 "Don't Go to Sleep" garnered positive reviews upon its initial broadcasting, with many praising the film's suspense, and performances.Maitland McDonagh of "TV Guide" awarded the film three out of five stars, commending the film's acting, screenplay, and suspense, calling it "a tight, genuinely scary made-for-TV thriller".Todd Martin from "HorrorNews.net" offered the film similar praise towards the performances, suspense, and script, as well as the film's ominous tone, and soundtrack.