Watching the trailer for Pedro Pascal’s new film, Freaky Tales, is like taking a trip back to the 1990s. The movie is set in 1987, and its concept of a violent, offbeat, and sprawling California city anthology is reminiscent of Quentin Tarantino’s classic film, Pulp Fiction. You can catch the trailer for Freaky Tales after checking out more about Pedro Pascal’s other projects.

The film is written and directed by the talented duo Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, who have previously worked on notable films like Half Nelson and Captain Marvel. Freaky Tales boasts an impressive cast, including Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and even Tom Hanks, although he’s not featured in the trailer. The trailer itself is a wild ride, filled with video stores, robberies, samurai swords, and more. For more information on the film’s cast and crew, you can visit the Sundance Film Festival page.

The trailer has piqued our interest, and we’re excited to see how the story unfolds. According to Lionsgate, Freaky Tales is a “multi-track mixtape of colorful characters” that includes an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector, all on a collision course in a “fever dream of showdowns and battles.” The film promises to be a “pulpy blend of explosive action, edgy humor, gory kills, and sly twists and turns” that will make for a wild ride.

Although the studio’s description provides some insight, we’ll have to wait until the film’s release to know more. Freaky Tales premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024 and received a respectable 69% positive reviews. This range seems fitting for a movie that might not be to everyone’s taste but has something for everyone to appreciate. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on April 4, and we can’t wait to see it.

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