Arachnophobia (film) audiences "squirm out of enjoyment, not terror", giving it three stars out of four. On the review website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 36 reviews, and an average rating of 6.8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Arachnophobia may not deliver genuine chills, but it's an affectionate, solidly built tribute to Hollywood's classic creature features." The film drew protests from some people interested in spiders, as they believed the film tarnished the public image of spiders. The film was first released on VHS in 1991. It was then released as a bare bones DVD
Fear of a Blank Planet not receive a formal release on any of the four records (the "Fear of a Blank Planet" LP, the "Fear of a Blank Planet" single, the "Way Out of Here" single, and the "Nil Recurring" EP) released by Porcupine Tree during this era. With the release of "Insurgentes", Wilson's debut solo album, Wilson would further develop some of the ideas on which "Fear of a Blank Planet" is conceived. The album charted in almost all European countries and entered the U.S. "Billboard" 200 at #59. The album was highly acclaimed by critics and was even awarded the status of "Album