In one of the opening scenes of David Lynch’s 2001 highly-acclaimed film Mulholland Drive, Dan, played by Patrick Fischler, displays a growing sense of dread as he describes his terrible dream to his friend Herb. Embarrassed, Dan sits across from Herb at an unremarkable diner called ‘Winkie’s’, explaining that he’s feeling haunted by two recent nightmares. Within the dream, Dan is at Winkie’s, with Herb standing by the counter, both of them feeling frightened. Through the wall, Dan explains how he could see the face of the man causing the terror – “I hope that I never see that face, ever, outside of the dream.” “So, you came to see if he’s out there?” Herb inquires. Dan confirms, “To get rid of this godawful feeling.” The two get up to investigate, Dan’s anxiety increasing as he sees Herb move to the same location as he stood in the nightmare.
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