A movie that definitely needs absorbing and will probably always be the subject of debate, this supposed “lost film” does a pretty good job capturing the noir-ish-ness it strives for through good old-fashioned lighting and directing. Joe Fischer is a down-and-out writer/journalist, burying his career into an uncaring and tabloid-like paranormal magazine; however, his opportunities (and life) turns around when an old buddy calls him up with a story to tell about the titular group—a secret society who knows the meaning of life and what comes after death… and they’ll stop at nothing to keep their knowledge hidden from the outside world because exposure will “interfere with the bigger plan”. The concept is no doubt interesting, and you got to give the cast and crew props for giving it their all; but one can’t help but notice that a bigger budget would’ve carried this story much further. Perhaps the most intriguing thing about this film is the mystery behind it (no credits) and difficulty finding it (only known way to see it are unofficial low-quality VHS copies).
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