{
  "id": 16051776,
  "title": "3 new to Paramount+ movies to watch this weekend — including the perfect horror hit ahead of Halloween (Oct. 23-25)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/3-new-to-paramount-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-including-the-perfect",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:28:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/paramount-plus/3-new-to-paramount-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-including-the-perfect-horror-hit-ahead-of-halloween-oct-23-25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, Paramount+ is releasing three new movies that are worth your time. The first recommendation is 'Drag Me to Hell' (2009), a horror film starring Alison Lohman as loan officer Christine Brown. After being denied a third mortgage extension, Christine becomes cursed by an old gypsy woman, Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver). The curse manifests as horrible visions and a mysterious button, forcing Christine to find a way to break the spell before her life is ruined. This Sam Raimi-directed film is a standout in his filmography and is perfect for a spooky Halloween weekend.\n\nThe second movie to watch is 'Parasite' (2019), a groundbreaking social satire by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. The story follows the Kim family, impoverished scam artists who infiltrate the wealthy Park family's lives. Shot gorgeously and acted brilliantly, 'Parasite' became the first non-English film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. While the plot is dark and disturbing, the laughter throughout the film makes it a must-watch. The brilliant performance by Song Kang-ho as patriarch Ki-taek is a highlight.\n\nFinally, for some laughs, don't miss 'Old School' (2003). This Will Ferrell classic puts the actor on the map with his role as attorney Mitch Martin. After catching his girlfriend cheating, Mitch moves into a house near a local university, where he reconnects with his college friends. Together, they form a fraternity and throw an unforgettable party that leads to academic challenges with the college's dean. Ferrell's breakout role as the goofy \"The Tank\" Richard steals the show with hilarious antics, including a memorable streaking scene. While not a deep film, 'Old School' delivers a lot of laughs and is a fun addition to any weekend movie night.",
  "summary": "Paramount+ has a huge library of movies, and I've picked out three recently added flicks you should stream this weekend.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}