
Freaky Tales
In 1987, Oakland was hella freaky.
Directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Produced by MACRO, Entertainment One
A kinetic, surreal 1987 Oakland anthology that blends crime, martial arts, and hip-hop culture with irreverent humor and interconnected redemption arcs.
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
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Questions people ask
Is Freaky Tales one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.
Is Freaky Tales violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Freaky Tales scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Freaky Tales sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Freaky Tales end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Freaky Tales easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Freaky Tales, and what each one shares →
Like Freaky Tales
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Freaky Tales
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Freaky Tales, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Freaky Tales, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Freaky Tales, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































