Docuseries Explores Manhattan-Based Eternal Values Cult
Originally published May 19, 2026
By Alejandra Gularte · Vulture — Movies
AI-generated summary based on Vulture — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 1, 2026
Key points
- The HBO Max docuseries 'Bring Me the Beauties' examines the secretive Eternal Values cult led by Frederick von Mierers.
- Supermodel Hoyt Richards joined the group as a teenager and remained involved for 15 years before escaping in 1999.
- Director Chris Smith faced challenges in securing interviews due to the group's lack of public information and conflicting views among former members.
- Eternal Values is notable for its absence of detailed online records, unlike other cults with celebrity associations.
- The series includes perspectives from former members who had both positive and negative experiences with the group.
The HBO Max docuseries 'Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult' delves into the enigmatic Eternal Values group, led by Manhattan socialite Frederick von Mierers, who claimed to be an alien from Arcturus. The series follows the experiences of former members, including supermodel Hoyt Richards, who joined the cult as a teenager and remained involved for nearly 15 years. Director Chris Smith highlights the difficulty in obtaining firsthand accounts due to the group's secrecy and the mixed perceptions of its legacy among former members. Unlike other high-profile cults, Eternal Values lacks substantial online documentation, making the docuseries a rare in-depth look into its history and influence.
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