Freaky Tales
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Movie Details
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime |
| Release date | January 18, 2024 (Sundance) April 4, 2025 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 46min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Ben Mendelsohn, Jack Champion |
| Narrated by | Too Short |
| Directed by | Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck |
| Written by | Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck |
| Produced by | Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Jelani Johnson, Poppy Hanks |
| Cinematography by | Jac Fitzgerald |
| Edited by | Robert Komatsu |
| Music by | Raphael Saadiq |
| Casting by | Cindy Tolan |
| Production Design by | Patti Podesta |
| Art Direction by | Susan Alegria |
| Set Decoration by | Karen Agresti |
| Costume Design by | Neishea Lemle |
| Production Company | eOne Films MACRO |
| Distributor | Lionsgate |
Cast & Characters
- Pedro Pascal as Clint
- Jay Ellis as Sleepy Floyd
- Normani as Entice
- Dominique Thorne as Barbie
- Ben Mendelsohn as The Guy
- Ji-young Yoo as Tina
- Angus Cloud as Travis
- Jack Champion as Lucid
- Keir Gilchrist
- Michael X. Sommers as Tuck
- Yong Kim as Tina’s Father
- Mike Infante as Nick
- Marteen as Kohlrabi
- Michelle Farrah Huang
- Natalia Dominguez as Grace
- Sedrick Cabrera as Antonio
- D’Angelo Mixon as Mixtape Kid
- James Coker as Larry
- Ryan Pratton as Blowhard
- Kalup Allen as Young Drunk
- Tom Hanks as Video Store Employee
- Too Short as Cop
- Sleepy Floyd
Storyline
Four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. will tell about the love of music, movies, people, places, and memories beyond our knowable universe.
About Freaky Tales Movie
In August 2022, it was announced that Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck would be writing and directing the film. Inspired by Fleck’s childhood memories of growing up in 1980s Oakland, California, the film serves as a tribute to the city’s rich culture.
In November, the film’s cast was announced, featuring Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, and Jay Ellis, along with several well-known figures from the Oakland area. The following month, Ji-young Yoo also joined the cast. Singer Normani makes her film debut in this project.
It is one of Angus Cloud’s final roles before his passing in July 2023. The film is dedicated to him in his memory.
Filming started on November 14, 2022, and concluded on January 12, 2023, in Oakland, with key scenes shot on Telegraph Avenue.
Freaky Tales Release Date
Freaky Tales premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024. The film is scheduled to be released by Lionsgate on April 4, 2025.
Budget & Box Office Collection
| Budget | TBA |
| Opening Day | TBA |
| Domestic Collection | TBA |
| International Collection | TBA |
| Worldwide Collection | TBA |
