Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick's pandemic horror project. A meta, low-budget film about filmmaking, starring their family. Premiered at SXSW.
- March 23, 2026
AceShowbiz - Family Movie is a horror film that marks the collaborative effort of Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, who have involved their family in this project. Emerging from the creative surge of the pandemic quarantine, this film represents a four-year journey to blend family ties with the horror genre, culminating in its premiere at SXSW, fittingly on Friday the 13th.
The film’s concept is meta: it is a low-budget horror movie centered on the making of another low-budget horror film. This layered approach highlights the family's intertwined professional and personal connections, as both Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have previously directed each other and cast their children, Sosie and Travis Bacon, in various roles. This makes Family Movie a creative endeavor and a family affair that brings the “Bacon brigade” closer through art.
The result is an exploration of indie filmmaking’s challenges and quirks, offering both real and fictional portrayals of the horror film industry’s lower tiers. The project feels like a natural extension of the Bacons’ history of working together, now infused with a playful yet dark twist.
With its premiere at the SXSW festival, Family Movie’s debut reflects the artistic bond between Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick and the involvement of their children, showcasing a blend of family and filmmaking.