While some of the films I post on this page might be quite well known, Mysterious Two is a gem that extremely few have had the luck of seeing. And that's quite sad, because it is actually a pretty great film.
The story is based on real events and inspired by the quite mysterious,
but very real, Heaven's Gate cult. It shows how perfectly normal and
well-adjusted people are pulled into a fanatical cult which takes total
control of their life and minds. And it's portrayed in a way that's very
true to how this has happened many times before and since.
It was made early enough in the 80s for people to still retain some of that 70s-groove, and I like to think of it as a kind of: "What would it be like if aliens abducted everyone at Woodstock"-movie.
Among the flecks of gold in the film, is a rare pre-Freddy Robert Englund starring as a clumsy cop, as well as John Forsythe as HE, the male personification of the Mysterious Two.
However, the real star of the film is the overall atmosphere, and the mood is made extra eerie by the fact that one of the technical advisors working on the film was actually the leader of the Heaven's Gate cult, who would later go on to convince 38 people to commit suicide in real life.
Still, the film is not so much a movie about the cult leaders themselves, but rather a chilling portrayal of how anyone can fall prey to their own longing for a higher purpose.
Truly a one-of-a-kind movie experience.
It was made early enough in the 80s for people to still retain some of that 70s-groove, and I like to think of it as a kind of: "What would it be like if aliens abducted everyone at Woodstock"-movie.
Among the flecks of gold in the film, is a rare pre-Freddy Robert Englund starring as a clumsy cop, as well as John Forsythe as HE, the male personification of the Mysterious Two.
However, the real star of the film is the overall atmosphere, and the mood is made extra eerie by the fact that one of the technical advisors working on the film was actually the leader of the Heaven's Gate cult, who would later go on to convince 38 people to commit suicide in real life.
Still, the film is not so much a movie about the cult leaders themselves, but rather a chilling portrayal of how anyone can fall prey to their own longing for a higher purpose.
Truly a one-of-a-kind movie experience.
I was thrilled to discover that the astoundingly awesome and under-appreciated film was released on DVD some time ago. Naturally I had to buy it, and although the quality is not quite the crisp level I was hoping for, it is still better than the old VHS-rip I made.
The Mysterious Two has always had a mysterious hold on me, making me watch it again and again.
UPDATED DVD-RIP (right-click & "save as")
Thank You uploader!
ReplyDeleteNot only did I upload, but actually buy and rip the vhs. =) Hope you enjoy the movie
ReplyDeleteI cannot thank you enough for taking the time and effort on this one... been searching for the VHS (or a decent rip like yours) for what seems like FOREVER!! This is truly a 'CULT' Classic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Fuzzy. It makes me very happy that more people appreciate this gem!
ReplyDeleteHave fun watching it again.
Thanks, Tiger! Looking forward to watching this, and to check out the rest of your treasure chest :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, but I gotta tell you I actually just bought the DVD of Mysterious Two, and will be replacing this old VHS rip with a much nicer DVDrip in a few days. Stay tuned.
ReplyDeletethanks so much
ReplyDeleteA DVDRip will be amazing. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThe post has now been updated with a dvdrip.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy.
Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteLink off. can you reupload it, please ?
ReplyDeleteSomeone recently put it up on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRyIlrqsFKU
ReplyDeleteJust watched it on YouTube and then found your site and read your comments. I remember watching it, I was probably 14 and I really enjoyed it. In the past few months I was looking for the movie but couldn't remember the name of it. Funny but I thought/remembered the main character was playing a cello. So all my searches were for alien abduction and cello. I finally found the name of it when searching for 1980s sci fi movies and found it on YouTube. I have to say I still really enjoyed it. Glad to hear that I am not the only one out there that likes this movie.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so happy every time I hear about yet another one who appreciates this rare gem!
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting =)