David Lynch movies and TV series everyone should watch

Fri, January 17, 2025 - 12:55

David Lynch dies (photo: facebook.com davidlynchofficial)

On January 16, it became known that cult director, actor, and musician David Lynch died at the age of 78. During his lifetime, he created many films that conquered both critics and ordinary viewers.

RBC-Ukraine has collected 12 films and TV series by David Lynch for you, which are worth watching for everyone who wants to understand why the director is considered a cult.

Twin Peaks

The drama series, which has garnered many positive reviews, tells the story of the life of the small fictional town of Twin Peaks. One day, the residents are stunned by the news of the death of a local star and beauty queen. And this will be the beginning of events that will change the fate of the townspeople.

The Elephant Man

In this drama, Lynch told the story of a man with a creepy appearance who became the main star of a freak show. He lives in terrible conditions and is forced to hide his face under the sheets. However, everything can change when a doctor finds out about him and wants to “redeem” the outcast from the owner of the freak show.

Eraserhead

This film is Lynch's first feature. In it, David showed, as he said, a dream about dark and disturbing things. The plot centers on a man who suddenly finds out that his chosen one has given birth to a child with him. However, the protagonist's life can hardly be called happy, and when he is left alone with the baby and his beloved leaves, everything will turn into madness.