5 David Lynch Films Available for Streaming on Max to Honor the Legacy of the Acclaimed Director

David Lynch—the renowned American film director recognized for his eerie, unsettling, surrealistic visuals—passed away today, creating a significant void in the realm of art house cinema at the age of 78.

Fans of films from all eras are grieving Lynch’s loss on this Thursday. Over four decades, Lynch delved into filmmaking, starting with his debut feature in 1977, Eraserhead, which propelled his career, up to his final full-length feature, Inland Empire, in 2006. While Gen X and millennial aficionados of pop culture may not associate Lynch solely with his films, his critically acclaimed and cult-favorite TV series, Twin Peaks, made a lasting impact. A brief two-season run from 1990 to 1991 was followed by a return in 2017 with Twin Peaks: The Return, garnering Emmy nominations and accolades as one of the premier shows of that year.

Regrettably, Lynch’s declining health was no secret. Last year, he disclosed having emphysema, a lung disease attributed to a lifelong smoking habit. Nevertheless, he leaves behind an enduring legacy of artistic brilliance, which will be remembered among the finest TV shows and films in history. For cinema enthusiasts aiming to pay tribute to Lynch, a selection of his movies is available for streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max), accessible to subscribers. Here are five David Lynch films waiting to be streamed today.

1. This surreal, body horror movie was Lynch’s first feature, and the one that put him on the map. If you’re diving into Lynch’s filmography, there’s no better place to start than at the beginning. The film tells the story of a father (played by Jack Nance) who is forced to care for his severely deformed child in a bizarre, industrial alternate universe. Also starring Charlotte Stewart, Jeanne Bates, Judith Anna Roberts, Laurel Near, and Jack Fisk, the movie was a financial flop, but eventually become a cult hit, and launched Lynch’s art house career.

2. Forty years before Timothée Chalamet rode a sand worm in the desert, David Lynch took a stab at adapting Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel. The results were not exactly good, per se, but they were bizarre, surreal, and oh-so Lynchian. It’s the perfect movie for a drunk movie night, and even though Lynch himself did what he could to distance himself from the film, it’s a fun chapter in the filmmaker’s career. Plus, it marks the first collab between Lynch and Kyle MacLachlan, aka the beginning of a beautiful partnership.

4. If you’re only going to watch one Lynch movie today, you should probably make it Mulholland Drive. But if you’re only going to watch one Lynch movie today, and you don’t want to pay to buy or rent Mulholland Drive on digital, then you should watch Blue Velvet streaming on Max. This psychological horror film noir is the pinnacle of what people mean when they “Lynchian.” Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, and Laura Dern, the film follows a college kid who goes home to care for his sickly father, and uncovers a criminal conspiracy that leads to a tumultuous romantic affair.

5. You’ll probably only want to watch this prequel movie to the Twin Peaks series if you’ve already seen the show. It follows the last seven days of Laura Palmer’s life (played by Sheryl Lee), whose death is the catalyst for the investigation in the series. Fair warning: The movie is a lot darker than the series. But it’s still worth a watch, especially in light of Lynch’s full body of work, including his return to the Twin Peaks world in 2017.

6. Lynch’s most recent, and ultimately final, feature film acts almost as a culmination of his career. The cast is made up of Lynch favorites—Laura Dern, Justin Theroux, Harry Dean Stanton, and Grace Zabriskie—and blends body horror, film noir, and thriller up into a bizarre, unsettling package. Plus, it’s about showbiz itself. Dern stars as a struggling Hollywood actress who takes on characteristics of a role she’s playing in a troubled production. If you want insights on what Lynch thought of Hollywood, watch this one.