Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal and unsettling films like Eraserhead and Mulholland Drive, has passed away at the age of 78.. Lynch’s career as a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter ...

Due to financial issues, “Eraserhead” was a five-year-long production, making the idea that Lynch had preserved the fetus for the entire duration a practical snafu — though not inconceivable.

A visionary, his films included “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive.” He also brought his skewed view to the small screen with “Twin Peaks.” The avant-garde filmmaker ...