What else did Lynch use for special effects?
10a. Lynch has always harbored a deep concern for authenticity when it comes to detail. Hence, the use of organic waste tissue in the “foetus” scene. Doreen Small and Catherine Coulson were in charge of obtaining these props, which included: – Instant cream of wheat combined with the textures of a dissected cat. – Mashed potatoes and grape jelly. – Jellied consome for the scene with Henrys decapitated head. – And of course, instant vanilla pudding and green peas for the scene when Henry is looking for the babys evaporator. Lynch: “Theres nothing better than the real thing.
