First look at the ultimate family horror-comedy Family Movie, starring the real-life Bacon dynasty: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Sosie Bacon (Smile), and Travis Bacon!

In a deliciously twisted meta masterpiece, the entire Bacon family dives headfirst into their own nightmare. A passionate, slightly dysfunctional crew of indie filmmakers—desperate to finish their scrappy low-budget slasher flick—suddenly discovers a real dead body on set. What was meant to be fake blood and staged screams becomes a frantic, hilarious race against time to cover up the crime, keep the cameras rolling, and avoid becoming the next victims in their own movie.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick step behind the camera for their first-ever co-directing venture, infusing the project with the effortless chemistry and sharp wit that have defined their 35+ year marriage. They star alongside their talented children: Sosie Bacon, who brings her proven scream-queen intensity from Smile and The Bondsman, and Travis Bacon, adding his unique comedic edge and behind-the-scenes experience. The family also produces, turning this into the ultimate personal project—a love letter to filmmaking, family chaos, and the absurdity of horror tropes.

The tone is pitch-perfect: equal parts bloody thrills, dark humor, and heartfelt moments. Think Tremors’ small-town charm mixed with Ready or Not’s savage satire, but elevated by the genuine Bacon family dynamic. Expect laugh-out-loud mishaps (Kevin frantically directing a corpse scene while hiding evidence), tense chases through dimly lit sets, and Sosie delivering bone-chilling stares that blur the line between acting and reality.

Here are some joyful, real-life family moments of the Bacons—proof their bond is as strong off-screen as it is on:

And for a chilling reminder of Sosie’s horror chops, check out her iconic Smile grin that terrified audiences worldwide:

Rounding out the cast are horror veterans like John Carroll Lynch, Jackie Earle Haley, and Andrea Savage, plus a razor-sharp script by Dan Beers (Premature). The film premiered to rave reactions at SXSW in March 2026, with critics praising its clever self-awareness, genuine scares, and the rare authenticity that only comes from a family working together.

Family Movie isn’t just a movie—it’s a bloody, brilliant family reunion that proves the Bacons can do it all: scare, laugh, and steal hearts. Whether you’re a horror die-hard or just love seeing real families get delightfully unhinged, this is the must-see comedy-horror of the year.

The Bacons are in the house… and the body count is rising. 🍿🔪