{
  "id": 9120678,
  "title": "One of the best modern thrillers is streaming free on Kanopy: Watch 'Crawl' now before the sequel gets here",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/one-of-the-best-modern-thrillers-is-streaming-free-on-kanopy-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/one-of-the-best-modern-thrillers-is-streaming-free-on-kanopy-watch-crawl-now-before-the-sequel-gets-here"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "\"Crawl\" is a modern thriller that has earned a spot on streaming platforms like Kanopy. The film, based on a simple yet terrifying premise, follows a pro swimmer named Haley who returns to her childhood home in Florida during a Category 5 hurricane. As the floodwaters rise, Haley finds her father injured and surrounded by alligators, leading her to navigate the deadly crawlspace under their house for survival.\n\nThe movie, starring Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper, boasts an impressive 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The claustrophobic setting and realistic portrayal of the alligator threat have been praised by critics, who describe the film as \"ridiculous but effective\" and \"tense and plausible enough to invoke the demon of claustrophobia.\" While the CGI alligators may not be perfect, the movie's practical effects and realistic sound design make the experience all the more terrifying.\n\nWith a haunting story of family bonds and survival, \"Crawl\" is a must-watch for fans of survival thrillers. The film's latest streaming availability on Kanopy, accessible with a library card or university log-in, makes it an easy choice for those looking to enjoy a gripping and visually impressive movie.",
  "summary": "One of the best survival thrillers of the last decade, \"Crawl,\" is streaming free on Kanopy. Here's why it deserves a spot at the top of your watchlist.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}