Sundance: PREDATORS Documentary Review

Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph spoil Predators - a 2025 documentary directed by David Osit.
Premise: Exploring the controversial NBC series that caught potential child predators in sting operations, leading to arrests, and its eventual cancellation.
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Keywords: ending explained, reaction video, trailer, TruBlu, Skeeter Jean, Takedown, To Catch A Predator, Dateline, Sundance, Lorne Armstrong

[@traesmith9822]

No ones safe from the worst hair list

[@wanya_telborn]

Word😅

[@Sarah.6.6.6.]

I love that this is the top comment and it made me more excited to watch this 😂

[@TechnicJunglist]

🤣

[@heavenly5523]

True dat! Lol 😆

[@pedestrianandroid]

Seeing or being? 😂

[@melissavankirk9499]

I haven’t seen this yet but one of the things I remember about watching them when they first came out was no one could believe how rampant this problem was. If nothing else good came out of it, at least people became aware of the seriousness of this issue.

[@redhoneytea]

thank you guys for discussing this documentary and the subject matter with care (like always). i could talk about the exploitative nature of nonfiction media for a long time, but all I'll say for now is that you guys echo my sentiments especially given the troubling sensationalization of a certain rap battle that took place last year that completely abandoned care for potential victims in any way. it's not a joke and it's not just something to dance/sing along to.

[@ginabeena6757]

"We need to clown him more" 😂

[@hawkeyez_]

I love the cameo at the 7:27 mark. LOL! So cute!

[@taylormade9748]

I refuse to empathize with a victim who then victimizes the innocent. I understand that it is a cycle, but it is also a CHOICE to inflict the same pain they had to endure. You can choose to get actual help instead of feeding into the trauma. I’m not trying to oversimplify this, but there is way too much coddling for ppl who choose to hurt the young.

[@isabellamorris7902]

...but of course. The issue is that this doesn't actually do anything to stop the cycles of harm from starting in the first place. Also let's be real... I don't think it's that easy to access the psychiatric help you would need to actually make a change, especially if you're already vulnerable from having been abused and especially if you need to pay for access. None of which means you have to empathise with someone who does something so horrific, but I don't think it's productive to not do anything to fix the underlying systemic issues either

[@thesensiblesocialist]

​@isabellamorris7902 My empathy goes out to those who suffer in silence because they can't get the help or closure they need but that empathy ends as soon that pain is inflicted outwardly on someone else.

[@isabellamorris7902]

@@thesensiblesocialist Exactly. Nobody HAS to empathise. The issue is that people confuse "I cannot empathise with this person who has committed a heinous crime" (fair, reasonable) with "I refuse to do anything to actually help protect against the factors that we KNOW cause this, *before* any crime is actually committed". Personal empathy isn't really the tool for the job here anyway -- it would be much more helpful to look big-picture and figure out what types of harm can be stopped at the root, before the individual choice to do harm even happens.

[@thesensiblesocialist]

@@isabellamorris7902 I'm sure you can ascertain from my name that I think we live in a global society that breeds the worst, most inhumane impulses in people.

[@taylormade9748]

@@isabellamorris7902 I get struggling with something. I can empathize with going through a tough journey, but in that the person must choose to make healthy decisions to take care of their illness. Once you choose to harm others, accountability must be held.

[@tigerlilly9038]

Bring The Show Back. Full Disclosure for me personally, anything- ANYTHING that strikes fear into child abusers I am cosigner. I will carry the water for the negative backlash of the tactics.

[@JustS0meChick]

I think we like watching these shows because we like to see the bad guys punished. Also, it’s so shocking how many men are this predatory. Also, as far as rehabilitation, studies have shown that there IS no rehabilitation for these people. Even if they spend years in prison, they still have the same predilections. It’s sad that they feel that way, because something seriously went wrong with their mental health, but once they act on it, I lose all compassion for them. The trauma that male deviant sexuality causes in this world is horrific, and there’s no reason to feel sorry for them AT ALL.

[@Zoe.Noelle]

I know first hand how manipulative these individuals are. I personally don’t believe people like that can be rehabilitated either nor do I believe they truly “want help”. People like that always cry for help after they are caught doing something they have no business doing with children. I can’t muster up an ounce of empathy or sympathy for people who get called out on national television for having inappropriate interactions with people they believed were underaged.

[@BluePrada]

I thought we were gonna be talking Alien vs Predator type Predators 💀

[@thesensiblesocialist]

Chris Hansen: Hey, sir. Could you please take a seat? *gets head blown off by laser blast*

[@kristyV911]

​@@thesensiblesocialist and then Chris Hansen is done cloaking and slowly becomes visible😂

[@jppage3292]

Thanks!

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Thank you!

[@rickrische557]

Cat action!! Always appreciated.

[@TheBaba1920]

The real star!

[@krissutton5464]

This reminds me of the Maury show and those infamous DNA test episodes. Looking back, it seems like a lot of the guests were being traumatized without even realizing it. And those kids-now adults-had their pictures broadcasted everywhere. I can only imagine how they feel about that today.

[@lady__freya__]

Thank you for your take on this. Wildly, Skeeter is crazy successful on KZbin. It’s hard to believe.

[@Draxxdemsklounst]

@12:54 WHAT??? 😂😂😂 "YOU'VE BEEN SKEETED!" 👹👹👹

[@ariesunicorn8225]

I think the 2005 movie “Little Children” did a good job of portraying the predat0r and the vigilantes who continuously pursue him and his mother

[@AliyahHoodoo]

Joseph better make a video of him petting Agnu 😢😂

[@JT-c5j]

This sounds like it would be a good double feature with the Jerry Springer documentary

[@Fray2221]

You've been skeeted!!! How did this not become an internet meme?

[@gavinlovesmovies]

Yes Predators was good. I felt uncomfortable when the men would try to back off and the decoy and producers would egg them on to drive to the house or come into the house because there'd be no TV episode of the men backed out

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Great point that the more modern iterations of this genre are less respectful of survivors, I feel the same.

[@StevenE-l9y]

The issue with the question “Why do they do this?” is that it assumes a single, universal answer when, in reality, motivations vary from person to person. It's much easier to answer when focusing on an individual case. Some may be driven by a sexual attraction to minors, while others may simply take advantage of an opportunity. Some seek control over someone they perceive as vulnerable, while others act due to past trauma-or for reasons unrelated to it. There’s no one-size-fits-all explanation.

[@brandic8899]

The only person who knows the answer is the culprit. There’s no point guessing on why mentally ill people do anything. The reason simply doesn’t matter

[@taylormade9748]

@@brandic8899this. The answer does not matter. We know the act itself is harmful to the young.

[@mickidonahue4038]

I so appreciate your concern about the changed tone about a serious topic.

[@DumblondMo]

This sounds like an interesting look into how this show was produced. I always wondered how the decoys felt about being put in potentially dangerous situations. The “continuation” series of TCAP, Hansen vs. Predator, became popular with young people and I’ve seen a lot of amateur copycat KZbinrs trying to do the same thing. It’s disturbing to see.

[@mickidonahue4038]

Most predators were sexually abused. A therapist told me men typically become abusers, and women become victims.

[@kellyrob4296]

A sick cycle that goes round & round…until it’s broken. So sad.🥀

[@debbiehunt5940]

This show gave me the creeps because this was clearly entrapment before I even knew the word. I do remember that in one county they filmed in, the judge threw the charges out because this was entrapment.

[@brandic8899]

Entrapment would suggest enticing rather than adults actively seeking minors in chats

[@jaseay1370]

I really don't understand how u see this as entrapment. If someone underage tries to talk to u, u have the option of ending the conversation. If u showing up to they house u have intent. How is this not obvious to u?

[@debbiehunt5940]

@ it’s entrapment if you try to entice a person to commit a crime. I agree that someone shouldn’t take the “bait” but as far as the law is concerned, if your trying to coerce someone to commit an illegal act, it isn’t fair game. Yes, these men were in the wrong but they didn’t initiate the crime and that’s important.

[@brandic8899]

@@debbiehunt5940 what do you mean coerced? Forced? How? These people voluntarily showed up to what they believed was a child’s house. You are very suspicious

[@brandic8899]

@@debbiehunt5940 the minor messages were never suggestive. Only the adults messages. It cannot be more voluntary than that

[@gamerdrops]

I think you meant "most victimizers were once victims themselves", not that most victims become victimizers

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Yes

[@Oonagh72]

This was an awesome discussion. I want to say two thing. 1: Victim to predator pipeline has come into question because most of that is self reported. The validity is questioned because researchers don’t know if that is reported because it happened or because they are trying to get sympathy for a lighter sentence. It bothers me personally, because I don’t want victims to feel like they are now cursed. It also lays a bit of societal shame on victims: You were a victim and now you are unsafe. IMO all To Catch A Predator did was make these people learn to be better criminals. Chris Hansen probably started out trying to do something “noble”, but with anything (I call it Evel Kneivel Effect), things have to keep getting bigger and more outrageous to hold your audience. He was able to make it all those years, but the “arrests” kept getting more tenuous.

[@rmjmoviereviews6876]

Im guilty of watching that show too. The good part is they were exposed. The other part of actually watching it? Well....I guess that's up for a debate.

[@Juju-taylor]

I def want to watch this. And I see it's Aggy Approved so I'm there

[@MegaMonsterhighrocks]

Most people who abuse have been abused and not most people who are abused will abuse. That's not true and isn't supported by any numbers. Over all I liked this review as always and I know this is a common belief but it's just not true.

[@shondanesbittfair9674]

To catch a predator was part of our Pop Culture. In the Wild West of the internet, do you know where your child is and who they are talking to? The danger is not in a car or playground but in your home. The range of men who participated in this type of activity was wide. All occupations, cultures, races, etc. It dispelled the myth that there is a “type” you can identify which heightened the danger. I was also amazed how their sickness would lead them to show up at someone's random house to engage with a child with no idea who could be there or come home. A trucker showed up with an eighteen-wheeler in a suburban neighborhood. Crazy. I definitely want to see documentary.

[@macebluemoon369]

Did you skip a grade or two Joseph? How were you sixteen as a senior in high school? Also I have been catching up on videos and enjoy seeing the cat making an appearance in many of them.

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

I skipped a grade.

[@dalubuhlengwenya7188]

Jadion is the New age KZbinr of this to catch a predator format. I do sometimes watch it so it was interesting hear your views on the whole thing cause I defs have my own thoughts on it.

[@YoloSwagNinja]

I can’t wait to see this

[@mildredpierce7728]

I appreciate you!!!!

[@jay-dubb.dubb.68]

7:30 Hi Auggie!! 🐈🎉

[@itsgottabechef]

Are you guys going to review Twinless from Sundance Festival?

[@roughneckjihad1003]

I used to watch for the real tv non scripted aspect of the show. It was one of the few places you could see some authentic feelings responses. As a dude I know how excited I get before getting lucky. You see guys who are on cloud nine go from victory to defeat the second Chris walked in. In all their desperation I think only one predator threatened violence in the moment. I just think more intelligent seasoned criminals would never fall for this kind of sting. So you’re taking amateurs off the street not the other guys.

[@plusmin09]

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[@jgirlinluv55]

I want to see this movie

[@mickidonahue4038]

I always wondered what punishment they get for showing up for underage sex.

[@danavixen6274]

This looks interesting. 🤔

[@gamerdrops]

South Park has a great episode on this in 2007

[@mtotheatothedoubled]

All reality TV is hot garbage and will poison your taste buds for culture

[@Andrea-nom]

OMG Lorne Armstrong on Fish Jelly! My worlds are colliding. Yall know Lorne Armstrong was catfished for years and they upload his foolishness online for entertainment!

[@JKnight1316]

Chris Hansen is a horrible person who has exploited people and victims for far too long for personal gain. A lot of people aren't aware of how unethical To Catch a Predator was as a show and how they didn't always collaborate with law enforcement, they would "arrest" them on camera and then let them go. A while back Chris started a youtube channel where he would try to "catch" youtube predators, he botched real victims cases so bad that the cases got dismissed in court and he fled the internet for a while hoping the heat would die down. Glad some light is being shed on this and some of his very problematic history, I will definitely check this documentary out!

[@GiGorrie]

What's your Cats name?

[@chance757]

her name is aggie! 🥰

[@puspavelai8353]

So, 😒 *investigate any SA abuse together with an expert in the field...for clarity/tranparency.* Also, don't *ask why a predator does it maybe 🤨, for it's most probably long term mental disorder with a dark past...Good comments here, makes this narrative reviewed to be more understood ☺

[@tehgrrl]

KITTY

[@shantoreywilkins651]

🎥🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉

[@Reverse_Cowgirl-cat]

19:29 a false dichotomy?

[@ProudBIPOCQueer]

Vitaly does some pretty cringe rip offs of these predator entrapping encounters, where he has the underage-looking decoy fool around with the person lured there. Then, he breaks down the door, and punches them.

[@jordanparker657]

The question of why these people do this, well there are a myriad of reason..... Far too many to whittle down. People have engaged in this behavior since the dawn of time. TCAP is over 20 years in the past yet people still show up for Takedown. How many of these people seek help instead of showing up or even after they have been caught? NM😮

[@Reverse_Cowgirl-cat]

I'm surprised we are still as a society acting as if there is one reason people do this. It's the wrong way to go about it. They aren't all this distinct "other."

[@brandic8899]

Why are we so concerned with the reason? As if it changes the circumstances