A new HBO documentary focuses on the doomsday cult “Eternal Values,” led by Frederick von Mierers. The reports describe how the group targeted and exploited several of the 1980s’ most successful fashion models. According to the accounts summarized by the outlets, von Mierers presented himself as an alien and promoted an apocalyptic narrative, which organizers and members used to influence recruits.
The sources say the cult allegedly preyed on the models’ personal insecurities and sought to gain control over them, including claims that it “fleeced” them of money or other assets. The outlets also report allegations that members were pressured to take ecstasy and engage in sexual activity while awaiting the expected end of the world.
The coverage frames the documentary as a detailed examination of how the cult operated, the methods it used to persuade and coerce members, and the broader impact on the individuals involved. The specific allegations and documentary claims are presented as part of the HBO investigation into the cult’s history.
