Cackle Freaks w/Special Guest David Howard Thornton

Schedule

Thu Dec 04 2025 at 09:30 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe | Los Angeles, CA

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Featuring crazy scenes from horror films, some of LA’s best comedians, special guests, and prizes - it’s the midnight movie of improv shows.
About this Event

Cackle Freaks
(Improv)
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Doors 9:10PM // Show 9:30PM
$15 - Presale // $20 - Day Of
**Lineup subject to change**
Late Arrivals will be turned away 20 minutes after scheduled event start.
No Refunds or Exchanges.
For the protection of our audiences we reserve the right to refuse service.


B-movies. A+ comedy. CACKLE FREAKS plays the weirdest clips from horror films, and our comedians use them as inspiration for scenes. Featuring guests from the horror world and special surprises, it’s the midnight movie of improv shows, hosted by the Cackle Freak himself!


SCREAM KING:

David Howard Thornton (Terrifier Trilogy, Screamboat, The Mean One)


IMPROVISORS:

Allan McLeod (You're the Worst, Drunk History, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Parks and Recreation, The UCB Show)

Michael Delisle (OfficialHomeSweetHome, PotLuck, Mornin' Sunshine!)

Emily Mathwich (The PIT)

Sean Reidy (UCB, Mornin' Sunshine!)

Stay tuned for more!


HOST:

Thayer Juergens as the Cackle Freak



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For Attendees requiring an Assisted Listening Device, you must submit a written request to venue operator 48 hours prior to listed show start.

FREE street parking on Lyric Ave and Griffith Park Blvd

At this time there are no additional safety regulations required of audiences - masking, etc. But if you do feel unwell please stay home. We continue to update our policies at times when health conditions change.

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Where is it happening?

Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

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Tickets

USD 17.85 to USD 23.38

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