Lionsgate's Freaky Tales Streams on HBO Max August 8

Lionsgate's film Freaky Tales, starring Pedro Pascal alongside Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks, will make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on August 8, followed by a linear HBO premiere on August 9. Set in 1987 Oakland, the film presents a multi-track story featuring diverse characters including an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector, all converging in a series of intense showdowns. Written and directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and was released in theaters earlier in April. The production team includes producers Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks, with a notable list of executive producers. HBO Max continues to offer a wide range of movies from various studios, making Freaky Tales a significant addition to its lineup. The film's storytelling style has been described as a fever dream of battles and collisions among its eclectic cast of characters.