Content & Trigger Warnings for Eraserhead (1977)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Eraserhead (1977) contains 4 content warnings : Postpartum depression, Blood / medical gore, Jump scares, Vomit / emesis (emetophobia).
Check the full breakdown below before you watch.
Set up your trigger profile to see which warnings affect you.
| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Postpartum depression | 3/5 | Depicted | The film is an allegory for the anxieties of new parenthood; the mother is overwhelmed and eventually abandons the mutant child. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Blood / medical gore | 3/5 | Depicted | Disturbing imagery involving the mutant baby includes scenes with blood and visceral body horror. |
| Jump scares | 3/5 | Depicted | Horror film with scare moments. |
| Vomit / emesis (emetophobia) | 2/5 | Depicted | Disturbing body horror imagery includes visceral, nauseating organic matter that may trigger vomit sensitivity. |
Mental Health & Emotional
3/5Depicted
The film is an allegory for the anxieties of new parenthood; the mother is overwhelmed and eventually abandons the mutant child.
Phobias & Sensory
3/5Depicted
Disturbing imagery involving the mutant baby includes scenes with blood and visceral body horror.
2/5Depicted
Disturbing body horror imagery includes visceral, nauseating organic matter that may trigger vomit sensitivity.
More Like This
Appears in Safe Lists
Drama Movies Without SnakesDrama Movies Without ClownsDrama Movies Without AbortionDrama Movies Without IncestDrama Movies Without Flashing LightsDrama Movies Without SpidersDrama Movies Without Eating DisordersDrama Movies Without Forced Marriage
View all safe lists →