It is animated.  But I get the feeling that whoever is doing it isn't very experienced in Poser. 

I think they like that really fake look, though.  Some of the crimes they simulate would be really upsetting if the figures were realistic.

One of their shows has a weird Poser connection...the serial killer in that episode claimed to be inspired by Thralldom.  He used their URL as the return address on taunting letters he sent to the press.