Harrison Sullivan, the social media personality known as HSTikkyTokky, has launched a scathing attack on the editing of Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside The Manosphere, which aired on March 11th.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram to dispute how a scene depicting a physical assault on an older man was presented, claiming it had been misleadingly edited.
In the scene in question, Mr Sullivan’s associates had arranged to meet the individual before attacking him on a livestream, accusing him of being a “predator”, an allegation Theroux could not verify.
“They’ve edited this to make it look like I did something. I didn’t touch him,” Mr Sullivan claimed.
Harrison Sullivan launched a scathing attack on Louis Theroux’s documentary
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He also rejected Mr Theroux’s suggestion childhood experiences may shape the worldview of some manosphere influencers.
After pausing the documentary at a specific moment, Mr Sullivan said: “I’m there saying, ‘I don’t have any trauma. If I do, it’s subconscious, and I’m really not bothered because that is the truth.
“And then he cuts and goes to Justin and goes, ‘Maybe, they’re spreading their childhood trauma onto the world.’ What are you talking about, lad? Not true!”
The controversial social media influencer built his online following through fitness advice, cryptocurrency tips and dating content aimed at young men on platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
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He also runs an OnlyFans agency managing adult content creators.
During filming, the influencer was reportedly wanted by UK police after crashing a McLaren supercar in an incident that left three people injured.
The documentary captures Mr Sullivan expressing a range of controversial views.
In one scene, he shows Mr Theroux footage of himself receiving oral sex from a woman in Marbella and states he would “disown” a gay son, adding that he would respond the same way if a daughter joined OnlyFans.
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Despite insisting he is unconcerned by public opinion, Mr Sullivan deleted nearly all content from his Instagram account within days of the documentary’s release.
Women’s Aid has also responded to the programme, praising it as “uncomfortable, yet absolutely essential viewing” while criticising its limited exploration of misogyny within the manosphere.
Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at the charity, said: “While so many of the influencers in the ‘manosphere’ claim to provide young men and boys with a ‘cheat code’ to being successful, the reality is that this alleged success comes hand in hand with misogyny.”
The organisation highlighted research showing that young people exposed to misogynistic online content are five times more likely to view physical harm as acceptable if followed by an apology.
Women’s Aid called for technology companies to face greater accountability over content shown to young audiences.
“Misogyny is at the core of all violence against women and girls,” the charity added, urging better education around healthy relationships.
The manosphere has also developed its own distinct vocabulary, which experts say parents should be aware of.
Terms such as “red pill” describe those who accept the subculture’s ideology, while “blue pill” refers to those who reject it.
The documentary also featured Amrou Fudl, better known as Myron Gaines
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NETFLIXThe more extreme “black pill” is used by individuals who believe violence is their only option.
Labels like “alpha male” and “beta male” establish a perceived hierarchy, while a “sigma male” is said to operate outside it entirely.
“Simp” is used to mock men seen as submissive towards women, while “soy boy” is deployed as an insult against those perceived as lacking masculinity.
The phrase “body count” is often used to judge women based on their number of sexual partners, while “prime” suggests that a woman’s value declines after her mid-twenties.
Understanding this language, the charity suggests, can help parents better identify potentially harmful influences affecting young people online.