The late Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut," released in 1999, has become the subject of renewed scrutiny in light of the Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking conspiracy theories that link the film's themes of elite secrecy and ritualistic behavior to real-world events. The film, based on Arthur Schnitzler's novella "Dream Story," follows Dr. Bill Harford (Tom Cruise) as he navigates a shadowy underworld of masked orgies and secret societies after his wife Alice (Nicole Kidman) reveals her sexual fantasies.

The parallels between the film's depiction of elite gatherings and the alleged activities of Jeffrey Epstein have fueled speculation that Kubrick was attempting to expose a hidden reality. Some observers have drawn comparisons between the character Victor Ziegler, an affluent financier played by Sydney Pollack, and Epstein, noting similarities in their wealth, mannerisms, and roles within exclusive circles. The film's depiction of masked orgies attended by powerful figures who, as one character says, are so influential that "if I told you their names, you wouldn't sleep so well at night," resonates with the secrecy and allegations surrounding Epstein's activities.

Following the release of the Epstein files, clips from "Eyes Wide Shut" have resurfaced online, with some social media users suggesting that the film was not fiction. Some point to the film's depiction of "sacrificial rituals performed by the elite" as aligning with details revealed in the Epstein files. The Epstein-related documents also include references to rituals and sacrifices.

Adding to the intrigue, Kubrick died of a heart attack on March 7, 1999, shortly after screening what he called the final cut of "Eyes Wide Shut" for the studio. This timing has led to conspiracy theories that Kubrick was assassinated to prevent the film's release or to suppress its message. According to these theories, the film exposed real-world secret societies engaged in occult practices, including ritualistic abuse, and powerful figures arranged for Kubrick's death to prevent further exposure. It's claimed that after Kubrick's death, the studio re-edited the film to remove potentially damaging scenes. Some claim that either twenty-one or twenty-four minutes of scenes were cut from the film.

However, it is important to note that there is no credible evidence to support the claim that Stanley Kubrick was assassinated. Likewise, there is no verified evidence that "Eyes Wide Shut" originally contained scenes of child sacrifice or a literal depiction of an Epstein-style trafficking ring. Claims that Kubrick was murdered by powerful Hollywood elites are undermined by the fact that he was a 70-year-old man in poor health. Moreover, Kubrick's film is based on a 1926 novella, and he had been interested in adapting it for decades, long before Epstein was a public figure. Kubrick also famously did not fly and rarely spent time in the United States, making it unlikely he would have been familiar with Epstein or his social circles.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the conspiracy theories surrounding "Eyes Wide Shut" and the Epstein files persist, fueled by the film's enigmatic nature and the real-world horrors exposed by the Epstein case. Whether the parallels are intentional or coincidental, "Eyes Wide Shut" continues to provoke discussion about power, privilege, and the hidden underbelly of society.