Sleeping Dog

2026

Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 61%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 61% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 203 203

ufo ufo conspiracy unidentified aerial phenomenon (uap)

Plot summary

Investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell emerges as a key figure in a dangerous fight to uncover the truth about UAPs, driven by rare access and knowledge few possess. As his pursuit deepens, so do the risks of exposing what was never meant to be seen.

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Michael Lazovsky

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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by misubisu 9 / 10

**Score: 9/10 The Human Face Behind the Disclosure

**Score: 9/10 The Human Face Behind the Disclosure Battle** There are documentaries about UFOs that present evidence, and then there are documentaries that immerse you in the *experience* of chasing the truth. *Sleeping Dog* is emphatically the latter. Directed by Michael Lazovsky a self confessed skeptic who came to the project via a film school cold email this is not another parade of grainy footage and talking heads . It is a raw, intimate, and deeply unsettling portrait of Jeremy Corbell, one of the most polarising and consequential figures in the modern disclosure movement . For those of us deeply invested in the UFO phenomenon, and who hold genuine respect for Corbell's relentless work, this film is essential viewing. It earns a **9/10** not because it provides all the answers, but because it frames the right questions and, more importantly, puts a human face on the terrifying stakes of this fight. **What Works Brilliantly: The Intimacy and the Stakes** Lazovsky's access is unparalleled. The documentary is constructed from hundreds of hours of Corbell's personal archive, following him from his early days as a martial artist and artist to his current role as a journalist whose phone won't stop ringing . We see him fixing a toilet, fielding frantic voicemails, and sitting in the tense aftermath of interviews with whistleblowers. This verité approach strips away the "dick rock star of the UFO world" persona some critics project and reveals a man genuinely, obsessively consumed by a mission he didn't choose . The film's greatest strength is its unflinching portrayal of the *cost*. Corbell doesn't just report on whistleblowers; he lives in their world. The documentary chillingly documents the case of Air Force veteran Dylan Borland, who, after testifying about a 100 foot triangular craft, claims he and his family have endured document forgery, job blacklisting, and persistent harassment . Even more disturbing is the inclusion of Matthew Sullivan, an Air Force intelligence officer who died suddenly in 2024 before he could testify in a whistleblower hearing a death the FBI and Congress are reportedly investigating as "extremely suspicious" . **The Evidence: Glimpses of the "Anamorphic"** Yes, the footage is here. Eight never before seen military videos are shown, including the now infamous "ANAMORPHIS UAP" a shapeshifting, blob like entity tracked by military radar, and "FORMATION UAP," showing three lights moving in coordinated, physics defying patterns . But Lazovsky is careful not to present this as a data dump. The footage is contextualised as what it is: tiny, frustrating glimpses of a much larger, classified archive that Corbell believes the government has a moral and legal obligation to release . The most haunting moment isn't a video, but a file folder on Corbell's encrypted drive labeled **"Release After Death.dmg"** . In a scene that encapsulates the film's entire thesis, Lazovsky records Corbell giving instructions for what to do if he doesn't survive. It transforms the UFO discussion from a theoretical debate about little green men into a sobering reality about information warfare, national security, and the very real possibility that speaking truth to power can get you killed. **Why It's a 9 (Not a 10)** The film is relentless. Its fragmented, montage heavy editing style reminiscent of Adam Curtis mirrors the chaotic, overwhelming nature of Corbell's life . For a viewer unfamiliar with the deep lore of Bob Lazar, John Lear, or the nuances of the congressional hearings, it could be disorienting. It assumes a baseline of knowledge. Furthermore, the documentary ends not with a bang, but with a question. It doesn't "solve" the mystery or provide the catharsis of a full government confession. It leaves you sitting with the ambiguity, the spinning UFO knick knack on Corbell's stove, and the uncomfortable realisation that we are all living in the "hall of mirrors" . **The Verdict** *Sleeping Dog* is the most human, and therefore the most harrowing, UFO documentary of this current disclosure era. For those who respect Jeremy Corbell and the dangers he navigates, it is a powerful vindication of his work. For the curious skeptic, it is an unsettling window into a world where the line between journalism, espionage, and survival is terrifyingly thin. It earns a **9/10** for its courage, its intimacy, and for finally asking the question that matters more than "what are the objects?" which is, "why are the people telling us about them so afraid?" **Watch if:** You respect Jeremy Corbell's work, want to understand the human toll of UFO journalism, or are ready to move beyond grainy footage into the realpolitik of disclosure. **Skip if:** You need tidy conclusions, want a data driven analysis of UAP physics, or are unwilling to sit with the profound ambiguity at the heart of this mystery.
Reviewed by Alice M. 10 / 10

I had the opportunity to see this as

I had the opportunity to see this as part of a UFO Festival and Jeremy was there for the viewing and did Q&A after. This was part of the UFO Festival in McMinnville Oregon. Jeremy is very invested and passionate about what he is doing. I liked hearing about Jeremy’s younger years, his first interview where he hangs out with Lear a lot. The funniest parts I thought were the Lear story!! And then how he met Knapp, and then to whistleblowers and the dangers of that. I think this film does a great job of a complex story so if you haven’t been following along with everything and listening to Weaponized podcasts you may not get the full meaning of it. But if you have, you will appreciate it and understand. We are at the tipping point of some disclosure and the timing of this film couldn’t be better with the ending showing there is a lot of footage at the cusp of being disclosed. All because of the work of Jeremy and George Knapp!! Appreciate all they have done and keep doing! ??
Reviewed by Julia B 10 / 10

The suspense had me on the edge of

The suspense had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Everyone needs to see this documentary!
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