Lionsgate hosted a Special Screening of FREAKY TALES at the historic Grand Lake Theatre. In attendance to celebrate the film were stars Pedro Pascal, Dominique Thorne, Ben Mendelsohn, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, and Jay Ellis, writers and co-directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, producers Jelani Johnson and Poppy Hanks, and executive producers David Weintraub and Too $hort. Also in attendance were special guests Eric Augustus “Sleepy” Floyd and Tamra Goins. Following the screening, attendees ended the evening at Dragon Gate for post-screening festivities.
Photos from FREAKY TALES Special Screening
Photos from FREAKY TALES Special Screening – Red Carpet Photos & Highlights
- Published: March 25, 2025
- Updated: March 16, 2026
- By: Creators Faire Editorial
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Poppy Hanks (L), Jelani Johnson (3rd R) and guests arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Guests arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: P-Lo arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Producer Jelani Johnson arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Kamalya arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Symba arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Symba arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Luenell arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Producer Poppy Hanks arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Producers Poppy Hanks and Jelani Johnson (R) arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Ji-Young Yoo arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Ji-Young Yoo arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Jack Champion arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Jack Champion arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Keir Gilchrist arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Keir Gilchrist arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Dominique Thorne arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Dominique Thorne arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Director Anna Boden arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Director Anna Boden arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Director Ryan Fleckarrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Director Ryan Fleck arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Jay Ellis arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Jay Ellis arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Jay Ellis (L) and Eric Augustus "Sleepy" Floyd arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Ben Mendelsohn arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Ben Mendelsohn arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Ben Mendelsohn arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: JEric Augustus "Sleepy" Floyd arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Eric Augustus "Sleepy" Floyd arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Pedro Pascal arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: Pedro Pascal arrives to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19: (L-R) Keir Gilchrist, Jack Champion, Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Fleck, Dan Marotte, Ji-Young Yoo, Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Anna Boden, Dominique Throrne, Too $hort, arrive to the "Freaky Tales" premiere on March 19, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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Jay Ellis as Sleepy Floyd, Normani as Entice, Jack Champion as Lucid, Dominique Thorne as Barbie, and Ji-young Yoo as Tina in Freaky Tales. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate
Dominique Thorne as Barbie and Normani as Entice in Freaky Tales. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate
Freaky Tales. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate
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