A gory action thriller drawing comparisons to Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction has been added to Prime Video and is quickly climbing the charts. Despite a quiet release, the film has become the fourth most-watched title on the platform, trailing only Malice, Playdate, and After the Hunt.
Freaky Tales is set in 1987 Oakland, California, and follows an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teenage punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector whose paths collide. The plot weaves four interconnected stories set against real historical events and locations, a structure that has drawn parallels to Pulp Fiction.
The film boasts a star-studded cast including Star Wars actor Ben Mendelsohn, The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch, and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Critics have praised Hanks's performance, with one reviewer calling it 'one of the best Tom Hanks performances in a long time' and noting his character is 'quick-witted, funny, and just so dang mysterious.'
Freaky Tales was written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, known for their work on Captain Marvel and episodes of The Big C and Masters of the Air. The film has been described as 'a cross between the interlocking tales of Pulp Fiction and the retro aesthetic of Grindhouse.'
Fans have also shared enthusiastic reviews online, with one calling it 'a blast from start to finish' and another saying it is 'one of the best movies I’ve seen in awhile.' The film's anthology format has been praised for its clever connections and satisfying conclusion.
