Freaky Tales (2025) is an upcoming anthology-style film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the duo best known for Captain Marvel (2019) and the indie gem Half Nelson (2006). The movie promises to deliver a wild, genre-bending ride that blends crime, music, and surreal storytelling into one explosive cinematic experience.
Set in 1987 Oakland, California, the film weaves together four interconnected stories that reflect the city’s gritty underground scene, rebellious spirit, and vibrant culture of the era. Each tale explores different characters caught in chaos—ranging from gangsters and punks to dreamers and outcasts—capturing the energy of a city in flux during the late ‘80s.
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Pedro Pascal, Dominique Thorne, Jay Ellis, and Normani, marking her feature film debut. This combination of seasoned actors and fresh faces adds to the film’s electric, unpredictable tone. Expect a mix of violence, dark humor, and emotional beats that channel both Quentin Tarantino’s storytelling style and the rebellious edge of 1980s counterculture cinema.
Early buzz suggests that Freaky Tales will lean heavily into its retro soundtrack and stylistic visuals, immersing audiences in the Oakland of the past while offering sharp commentary on power, identity, and survival. With its bold narrative structure and kaleidoscopic approach, the film is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most original and talked-about releases.
If Boden and Fleck pull it off, Freaky Tales could become a cult classic in the making—a gritty, stylish celebration of stories too strange and too raw to be forgotten.
Do you want me to also make this one in the same review-style format I used for The English Patient (1996) (plot, cast, reception, and analysis), so it stays consistent with the others?
