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Freaky Tales to Debut on HBO Max August 8 and on HBO TV August 9

The anthology film follows its critically praised yet underperforming theatrical run with a US stream on HBO Max followed by an HBO TV broadcast the next day.

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Overview

  • Pedro Pascal headlines a diverse ensemble cast that includes Tom Hanks, Dominique Thorne, Normani and Jay Ellis in interconnected 1987 Oakland vignettes.
  • The four-part narrative centers on a heist targeting basketball star Sleepy Floyd during the biggest game of his life, blending crime drama with surreal twists.
  • Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck co-wrote and co-directed the project, capturing authentic Bay Area locations and 1980s hip-hop culture through on-site shooting.
  • After premiering at Sundance in January 2024 and opening in select theaters on April 4, 2025, the film earned strong reviews but struggled at the box office due to its limited release.
  • Grammy winner Raphael Saadiq composed an original, era-evoking soundtrack that underscores the film’s mixtape-style storytelling.