These were inspectors hired by gas companies to ensure citizens weren't using gas during restricted hours due to fuel shortages.
Cole is referred to as "The Glimmer Man" because of his legendary stealth during his days as a government operative—he was said to be like a "glimmer" of light that appeared and disappeared before anyone noticed. The Glimmer Man
Long before the movie, the "Glimmer Man" was a feared figure in Dublin, Ireland, during the "Emergency" (World War II). These were inspectors hired by gas companies to
In the world of the supernatural, "Glimmer Man" describes a specific type of cryptid sighting reported globally since the late 1960s. The Glimmer Man (1996) The Glimmer Man