10 Strange David Lynch Stories You Probably Don't Know

2. He Literally Pulls Ideas Out of A Box

Speaking of Lynch’s creative process, many have wondered how exactly he comes up with the completely bizarre ideas that eventually become his feature films. Where did all that otherworldly stuff from Twin Peaks come from? How did you get those horrific ideas for Lost Highway? Well, as he’s often said, the answer isn’t that complicated.

When he’s meditating, images and bits will come crashing to the forefront of the filmmaker’s mind. He’ll write them down and put them in a box. Then, when it’s time to get to work, he’ll pull those ideas back out and try to make them work together in a way that’s appealing to him.

Simple as that.