{
  "id": 952341,
  "title": "3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (August 14-16)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/3-underrated-movies-you-can-watch-for-free-this-weekend-august-14-16",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T04:00:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/3-underrated-movies-you-can-watch-for-free-this-weekend-august-14-16/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three lesser-known films are perfect for streaming this weekend without spending a penny. First up is the comedy \"Jane\", starring Anna Faris. In this low-budget, stoner-filled romp, Jane's life spirals out of control after eating an entire batch of weed-infused cupcakes. With critics divided on the film at its release, it's the perfect low-effort watch for a relaxed weekend. Next, dive into the Swedish vampire film \"Let the Right One In\". This haunting tale of forbidden love between a young boy and a centuries-old vampire reinvents the genre. Director Tomas Alfredson creates an eerie atmosphere through muted blues, making the dread build gradually without relying on jump scares. Finally, for a truly chilling experience, watch the Korean horror classic \"Train to Busan\". Set in a quiet village, the film follows an incompetent police officer and his daughter as they race against time to uncover a mysterious sickness that drives people to murder. With its intense exorcism sequence and haunting climax, this movie is one of the most talked-about horror films of recent years.",
  "summary": "Skip the subscriptions this weekend. These three free movies spanning comedy and horror are worth your time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more (August 15-16)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/5-best-new-movies-to-stream-this-weekend-on-netflix-disney-hulu-and",
        "published": "2026-08-15T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}