Predators

To Catch a Predator was a hugely popular American reality show that ran from 2004 to 2007. The bold, ethically complex series aimed to catch child sex offenders using adult decoys, luring them to a “sting house” where host Chris Hansen attempted to interview them before police arrived to make arrests. Since its cancellation, numerous copycat shows have emerged on YouTube and TikTok. Director David Osit weaves together interviews with Hansen and former decoys – one of whom says they wouldn’t do it again “for ten million dollars” – in this engrossing but unsettling doc. Ultimately, Predators questions the appeal of such shows and examines the role that we, as viewers, play in their success.

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