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Deep Dive: Dead Asleep (2021)

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Dead Asleep
Dead Asleep is a 2021 documentary true crime film that follows the case of Randy Herman Jr., who was convicted in 2019 for the murder of his childhood friend and roommate, Brooke Preston. The film centers on Herman's assertion that he was sleepwalking at the time of the murder, which he claims absolves him of guilt. Directed by Skye Borgman, the documentary presents Herman's perspective while investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime. The film has faced significant criticism, particularly from Brooke's family, who allege that it is biased in favor of Herman. Brooke's sister, Jordan, publicly expressed distress over the film's release, stating that it forced her family to relive traumatic events. Critics have pointed out that the documentary lacks the viewpoint of Brooke's family, leaving the audience to form their own conclusions about Herman's claims without a balanced representation of the case.

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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True crime enthusiastsSleepwalking casesDocumentary critics