‘Freaky Tales’ Trailer: In 1987, Oakland Was Hella Freaky

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Lionsgate has released an official trailer for Freaky Tales, an upcoming movie featuring a pulpy blend of explosive action, edgy humor, gory kills, and sly twists and turns. Let’s take a look.

Executive produced by hip-hop pioneer Too $hort, Freaky Tales stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks.

Plot Synopsis:

Set in 1987 Oakland, Freaky Tales is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters — an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector — on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles.

Directed by Anna Boden & Ryan FleckFreaky Tales opens in theaters on April 4, 2025.


What do you screenagers think? Interested in seeing this at all?

Author: Marmaduke Karlston

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