In a 1993 review for the Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington described Eraserhead as unique, feeling that the film's "intensity" and "nightmare clarity" were a result of Lynch's attention to detail in its creation due to his involvement in so many roles during its production.
Nunha crítica de 1993 para o Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington describiu Eraserhead como único, indicando que a intensidade e "claridade de pesadelo" do filme eran resultado da atención ó detalle por parte de Lynch ó involucrase en tantas tarefas durante a produción.