David Lynch, one of the most visionary directors of all time, died at the age of 78 on Thursday (Jan 16).
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His family announced the death on social media but provided no details. He had developed emphysema after years of smoking.
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Lynch brought an unnerving perspective to the craft of filmmaking that brought surreal cinema to life. Here are 5 of his best movies ranked.
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Mulholland Drive (2001) Mulholland Drive is a brilliant watch that is arguably Lynch's surreal masterpiece. The movie's erotic and eerie commentary on Hollywood will leave you contemplating.
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Eraserhead (1977) Lynch emerged on the US indie scene with his groundbreaking 1977 horror "Eraserhead," a creepy and now cult classic shot on a shoestring budget over five years.
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Blue Velvet (1986) Blue Velvet is a cinematic masterpiece. and quite possibly the most influential film over the past 40 years.
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The Elephant Man (1980) Lynch crafted something extraordinary when he made The Elephant Man. The movie is based on the true story of Joseph Merrick who suffers from a major deformity.
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Inland Empire (2006) Lynch's last feature, Inland Empire, fully embraces surrealism. The movie features a fragmented narrative with Laura Dern delivering a strong performance.