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  "id": 2473455,
  "title": "3 underrated movies on Netflix you should watch this weekend (August 21-23)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/3-underrated-movies-on-netflix-you-should-watch-this-weekend-august",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/3-underrated-movies-on-netflix-you-should-watch-this-weekend-august-21-23/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, venture beyond Netflix's mainstream hits and explore three underrated movies that deserve your attention.\n\nLib Wright, played by Florence Pugh, stars in a chilling historical mystery set in 1862 Ireland. Assigned to a remote village to observe an 11-year-old girl surviving without food, Lib uncovers a dangerous truth behind the fasting. Pugh's mesmerizing performance anchors this thriller, enhanced by striking cinematography that uses candlelit shadows to create an oppressive atmosphere.\n\nIn a horror film grounded in real trauma, Bol and Rial, played by Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku, are a refugee couple placed in a London asylum house. As they adjust to their new life, a sinister presence torments them, forcing them to confront the guilt of their harrowing journey. The film treats supernatural scares and racism as equally frightening, with strong performances from Mosaku and Dirisu.\n\nIf you're in the mood for dark comedy, check out \"I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore.\" Melanie Lynskey plays Ruth, a depressed nursing assistant whose life turns violent when her grandmother's silver is stolen. Joined by her eccentric neighbor Tony, played by Elijah Wood, Ruth's quest for the thieves transforms into a thrilling, absurdly fun journey. Lynskey's portrayal of Ruth's transformation from frustration to fury is a standout, backed by enjoyable chemistry with Wood.",
  "summary": "From Florence Pugh's chilling Irish mystery to Elijah Wood's bloody dark comedy, these three Netflix hidden gems are perfect for your next binge watch.",
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      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 21)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-on-netflix-prime-video-hbo-max-and",
        "published": "2026-08-21T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Spend £69 on Video Games and Get an Extra £10 Back at Amazon This Weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/spend-69-on-video-games-and-get-an-extra-10-back-at-amazon-this",
        "published": "2026-08-21T14:59:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "10 New Movies to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu (August 21-23)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/10-new-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-hulu",
        "published": "2026-08-21T21:00:14.000Z"
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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."
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