: Many see the film as a Freudian exploration of the subconscious, with Dr. Harford's journey representing a descent into the repressed desires and anxieties of the male psyche.
An exclusive production photo found in the index shows a figure in a red cloak standing in a different location than the final film. This suggests that the final "trial" scene was originally much longer, possibly involving a chase through the mansion. index of eyes wide shut exclusive