Freaky Tales (2025) is a vibrant, stylized action-comedy anthology directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, set in 1987 Oakland, California. It weaves together four interconnected stories rich with surreal elements and a nostalgic tribute to ‘80s pop culture—punk rock, hip-hop, and exploitation cinema—with a supernatural twist involving a mysterious green energy.
Teen punks Lucid (Jack Champion) and Tina (Ji-young Yoo) defend their beloved punk club from a neo-Nazi gang in a supernatural showdown.
Rap duo Danger Zone — Entice (Normani) and Barbie (Dominique Thorne) — confront misogyny in the hip-hop scene through an electrifying rap battle.
Clint (Pedro Pascal), a weary debt collector, faces his past and a corrupt cop (Ben Mendelsohn) while seeking redemption.
NBA star Sleepy Floyd (Jay Ellis) becomes a martial arts avenger after a family attack, blending sports and supernatural justice.
Cast Highlights:
Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud , Tom Hanks
Reception & Availability
Premiered at Sundance Film Festival (January 2024)
Theatrical release in the U.S. on April 4, 2025
Currently theatrical only; expected digital release late April 2025 and streaming (likely on Starz) by August 2025.
