To Catch a Predator is an American reality television series that features hidden camera investigations by the television newsmagazine program Dateline NBC. It was devoted to impersonating underage people and detaining male adults who contacted them over the Internet for sexual liaisons. People were lured to meet with a decoy under the pretense of sexual contact and then confronted. Show host Chris Hansen clarified in an interview with NPR News that these subjects should be labeled as potential sexual predators, and not pedophiles. "Pedophiles have a very specific definition, people who are interested in prepubescent sex," he stated. The series premiered in November 2004, and featured 12 investigations in total held across the United States. The investigations were conducted as undercover sting operations with the help of on-line watchdog group Perverted-Justice. Since the third installment, law enforcement and other officials were also involved, leading to the arrests of most individuals caught. No new episodes have aired since December 2007. NBC affiliates WTMJ in Milwaukee, KSHB in Kansas City and WBRE have also done local versions of To Catch a Predator. Various spin-offs have aired in the same format, including To Catch a Con Man, To Catch an ID Thief, To Catch a Car Thief and To Catch an i-Jacker, which featured iPod thieves. To Catch a Predator is also aired on FX and Crime & Investigation Network in the United Kingdom, the Crime & Investigation Network in Australia and New Zealand and FOX Crime in Portugal.
Alice, a Catholic teenage girl, attends a weekend retreat where she is confronted with her own sexual desire and curiosity. As she navigates the world of AOL chat rooms and cyber sex, she struggles with her religious beliefs and the expectations placed on her as a young woman. Through a series of humorous and heartfelt encounters, Alice embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening.
In LOL, a teenage girl navigates the complexities of high school, friendships, and relationships while dealing with her overprotective mother and her own emerging desires. Through a series of humorous and heartfelt events, she discovers the true meaning of love and learns to embrace her true self.
When a female software engineer has her identity stolen, she becomes the target of a dangerous cyber conspiracy that forces her to go on the run. With the help of an FBI agent, she must uncover the truth before it's too late.
In the documentary 'Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror (2022)', a network of online chat rooms becomes a hub for sex crimes. To bring down the operators, the investigation demands immense courage and determination.
In 'Masquerade', a man pretending to be someone else on an online dating site finds himself in a series of hilarious and awkward situations. As he tries to keep up the charade, he unexpectedly falls in love with a woman who turns out to be someone unexpected.
The Dying Gaul is a movie that explores the dark side of Hollywood, featuring themes of grief, extramarital affairs, impersonation, and the complicated relationships between writers and producers. It delves into the world of internet chatrooms and cybersex, with a gripping plot that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
A group of teenagers with various personal issues meet in an online chatroom, where they manipulate and deceive each other, leading to tragic consequences.
iMurders is a crime thriller movie released in 2008. The film revolves around a group of people who are killed off one by one in a series of murders. The murders are linked to an online chat room, where the victims had all interacted. As the body count rises, the remaining members of the chat room must figure out who among them is the killer.
In 'Father There Is Only One 2', Javier is faced with new challenges as his wife goes on a trip and leaves him in charge of their five children. Chaos ensues as Javier tries to balance his work as a book editor with his responsibilities as a father, dealing with issues like his daughter's first communion, a flamenco class, a camping trip, and a surprise pregnancy. With the help of his nerdy brother and a housemaid, Javier navigates the ups and downs of parenting, learning valuable lessons along the way.
After a teenager is abducted by a sadistic kidnapper, she is subjected to brutal torture involving body piercing and sadomasochism. With the help of her detective mother, they must uncover the identity of the sadist before it's too late.
A college freshman named Jake decides to pledge a fraternity in order to fit in and have the ultimate college experience. However, he quickly finds himself caught up in a series of wild parties, hazing rituals, and unexpected relationships. As he navigates through this new world, Jake learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and finding his own identity.
After being bullied and dealing with his own mental health issues, a high-school student finds solace in an online world where he can be free and escape reality. However, his virtual experiences begin to consume him, leading to a dangerous downward spiral.
Bridgend is a drama movie based on the true story of a small town in Wales where a series of suicides took place. The movie explores the themes of adolescence, loneliness, and the impact of social media on vulnerable individuals.
Me and You and Everyone We Know follows the lives of several individuals in the midst of their search for love and meaningful connection. From a young artist struggling to find recognition to a shoe salesman looking for companionship, each character navigates the complexities of modern relationships and the power of human connection. Through a series of encounters, the film explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the inherent need for human interaction. With unique and often quirky moments, Me and You and Everyone We Know offers a heartfelt and relatable portrayal of the human experience.
First Kid is a comedy family movie that follows the story of Luke Davenport, the unruly son of the US President, who gets a Secret Service agent as his bodyguard. As Luke finds himself in various misadventures, the agent struggles to protect him and prevent any embarrassing situations that could harm his father's reputation.
Disconnect follows multiple interconnected storylines that revolve around the consequences of modern technology and its effect on personal relationships, privacy, and identity. The lives of a group of individuals are profoundly affected by a series of events involving cell phone usage, credit card fraud, cyber-bullying, and online impersonations. As the stories unfold, the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and grapple with the question of whether true connection is possible in the digital age.
The successful publicist Adam Vance of the SFC is in the middle of a campaign to get an important Japanese client and is needy of sex because his traumatized wife Jennifer Vance was raped one year ago and is totally frigid, refusing to have sex. His close friend and colleague Ray Walters suggests Adam to visit the porn site cyber chat.net, where lonely people have erotic conversation. Adam meets Angel, a luscious woman and hacker while his wife is visiting her rapist in the prison with her therapist as part of her treatment. When Adam decides to finish his virtual affair with Angel, he is chased and blackmailed by the deranged sexy killer.
Faced with her parents' recent divorce, her mother working long hours and her high school boyfriend dumping her, 16-year-old Martha looks for solace in the world of Internet chat rooms. Innocent chatting turns deadly as Martha attracts the attention of a pedophile and cyber-kidnapping ring. Martha's mother Connie suspects foul play and begins a frantic search for her daughter, enlisting the help of the police, the FBI and an expert hacker.
A slacker named Jinx finds himself trapped inside a bank vault after a heist goes awry. With the help of a young woman named Jessica, he must figure out a way to escape while also dealing with the dangerous criminals outside. As the situation escalates, Jinx discovers unexpected alliances and faces the consequences of his involvement.