(like The Shining or 2001: A Space Odyssey )
The most significant reason viewers seek out specific versions of Eyes Wide Shut is the infamous orgy scene. yts eyes wide shut better
European releases and subsequent "Unrated" Blu-ray editions removed these digital silhouettes. For a long time, the most accessible high-quality version of the film for many users was through distribution groups like YTS, which specifically sourced the unrated European masters. To a Kubrick purist, the "better" version is always the one that remains untouched by studio-mandated digital alterations. Color Grading and Grain Retention (like The Shining or 2001: A Space Odyssey