Freaky Tales
Short description
Set in Oakland during 1987, this film follows four interconnected stories involving the city's underdogs, influenced by a mysterious force. The narratives include teenage punks defending their territory from Nazi skinheads, a rap duo competing for hip-hop fame, a tired henchman seeking redemption, and an NBA All-Star settling a score.
Directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the movie is a joint production from Canada and the United States. Fleck and Boden also wrote the screenplay and served as producers. This project follows their previous collaborations, which include Sugar, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Mississippi Grind, and Captain Marvel. The ensemble cast features Jay Ellis, Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Normani, Dominique Thorne, and Jack Champion, with a total of 86 credited actors.
The film has received generally positive reception from both viewers and professionals. It holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 17,000 votes and a 6.3/10 on TMDB from 264 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher score of 6.4/10 across 153 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- One of Angus Cloud's last on-screen appearances, he passed away from an overdose in July 2023. The film is dedicated to his memory.
- As part of preparation for filming, Jay Ellis had to study seven different martial arts styles and master six different types of weapons. The actor trained three times a day, six days a week, for five weeks.
- Hank, played by Tom Hanks, references the sports drama 'Breaking Away' (1979) by Peter Yates.
- The film is dedicated to the memory of Angus Cloud.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
