Over 100,000 people signed a petition demanding Hulu remove the documentary about Randy Herman Jr., who claimed he was sleepwalking during the murder of Brooke Preston.
“Sleepwalking can be dangerous. But what if it leads to murder?”
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Over 100,000 people signed a petition demanding Hulu remove the documentary about Randy Herman Jr., who claimed he was sleepwalking during the murder of Brooke Preston.
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Randy Herman Jr. was convicted in 2019 for the murder of his childhood friend, Brooke Preston, in their home in Florida. Herman claimed he was sleepwalking during the incident. Dead Asleep features interviews with Herman, his family, and legal experts, including defense and prosecution attorneys. The film also addresses the emotional toll on Preston's family, who did not participate in the documentary. Criticism has emerged regarding the film's portrayal of the case and its lack of input from the victim's family.
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Why Watch
- Meet Randy Herman and his sleepwalking defense.
- Find out why Brooke's family opposed the film.
- See the impact of true crime on real families.
Did You Know
- Randy Herman Jr. was convicted of murder in 2019.
- Brooke's sister Jordan criticized the film on TikTok on November 29, 2021.
- Over 100,000 people signed a petition to remove the film from Hulu by January 5, 2022.
- The film has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Dead Asleep?
Dead Asleep was directed by American documentarian Skye Borgman.
What was Randy Herman Jr. convicted of?
Randy Herman Jr. was convicted in 2019 of murdering his childhood friend and roommate Brooke Preston.
What criticism did the documentary Dead Asleep receive?
Brooke's family criticized the film for being biased in favor of Herman and for forcing them to relive traumatic events.
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