He created highly surrealistic pieces that are still somehow so romantic, ethereal, and dreamlike.

His movies and shows often explored horror themes that go deeper than a standard slasher or monster.

To honor Lynchs passing, lets take a look at his five most influential works.

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Georges Biard / Eraserhead

The genre ofTwin Peakscombines gothic horror, murder mystery, and comedy with a melodramatic flair.

There are underground nightclubs, gas inhalants, psychopathic kidnappers, and lots of feathers.

Its weird, but it earned Lynch his second Oscar Nomination for Best Director.

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Libra Films

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Universal Pictures

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ABC

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De Laurentiis Entertainment Group

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Paramount Pictures