Key facts
- Frederick von Mierers led the Eternal Values cult, targeting models in the 1980s.
- Von Mierers allegedly defrauded models of their fortunes.
- He reportedly demanded models take ecstasy and have sex.
- A new HBO documentary, "Bring Me the Beauties," covers the cult's story.
- Hoyt Richards, a former model, is featured in the documentary.
This story highlights the exploitation and manipulation that can occur within cults, particularly targeting individuals with perceived vulnerabilities. The documentary "Bring Me the Beauties" sheds light on the methods used by cult leaders like Frederick von Mierers to gain control over followers' finances and personal lives, often under the guise of spiritual or apocalyptic beliefs.