Yeah, that’s the one that’s been swirling in the underground circles for years. The studio claim that they “lost” all the prints is just a cover. They actually burned them in a warehouse fire a few weeks after the theatrical run, and the fire was timed to match the release of a new action blockbuster that stole the spotlight. It’s almost like they wanted to make the film a myth, a perfect excuse to keep it off the market and build a cult aura. If you dig into the fire reports, you’ll see the warehouse had an unusual ventilation setup that could have fed the flames faster—nothing random. The real twist? A few grainy reels were found in a private collection years later, and the director said he’d intentionally destroyed the negatives to preserve his artistic vision. So, marketing? Partly. Darker? Absolutely. The film’s disappearance was a calculated move to make it a legendary lost gem, and that’s why it’s still a hot topic among collectors.

Right, they’re turning a controlled blaze into a legend. It’s the classic “burn the evidence, build the myth” trick. The film becomes this almost sacred relic for the few who actually get a glimpse. Makes the hunt that much more satisfying, doesn’t it? The only thing I miss is seeing the whole thing, not just the myth. But hey, that’s the price of an underground cult hit.