Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick Reunite On Screen This Spring
The Bacon Family’s Horror-Comedy "Family Movie" Gets Big Theater Release in 2027
What’s the Big News?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Bacon family’s new movie Family Movie is coming to theaters across North America on April 23, 2027!
This isn’t just any movie—it’s a family affair written, directed, produced, and starring Hollywood’s favorite longtime couple: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. Their kids Travis Bacon and Sosie Bacon are in it too, and they helped produce it!
The movie will be distributed by Variance Films, a company that specializes in bringing independent movies to theater screens.
Meet the Bacon Family Cast
| Family Member | Role in Movie | Real-Life Job |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Bacon | Director, Producer, Actor | Famous actor (Footloose, Tremors, Mystic River) |
| Kyra Sedgwick | Director, Producer, Actress | Famous actress (The Closer, Born on the Fourth of July) |
| Travis Bacon | Actor, Producer | Musician & actor |
| Sosie Bacon | Actor, Producer | Actress (Mare of Easttown, Smile) |
Plus a stellar supporting cast:
- Liza Koshy (YouTube star & actress)
- John Carroll Lynch (Fargo, The Drew Carey Show)
- Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen, Little Children)
- Andrea Savage (Veep, I’m Sorry)
- Austin Amelio (The Walking Dead)
- Scoot McNairy (Halt and Catch Fire, Narcos: Mexico)
What’s the Movie About?
Imagine this: A family tries to make a low-budget horror movie… but then a REAL dead body shows up on set!
The Smith family (played by the Bacons) are filmmakers working on a cheesy slasher flick. Chaos erupts when their fake horror movie suddenly becomes real-life horror. Now they have to:
- Figure out who the killer is
- Keep their movie production from falling apart
- Survive the whole ordeal!
Think of it like "The Office" meets "Scream"—a comedy where the actors are making a horror movie, but the horror becomes real.
Festival Success & Critical Acclaim
The movie had its world premiere at SXSW (South by Southwest)—one of the biggest film festivals in the world!
CRITICS LOVED IT: 93% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes — that’s almost a perfect score!
Audiences at multiple film festivals around the world reacted enthusiastically, which convinced the Bacons this movie had to be seen in theaters.
Why Theaters? The Bacons Explain
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick shared their thoughts:
"The entire process of making Family Movie has been a true labor of love and after seeing the audience reactions at multiple film festivals around the world, we knew this movie had to be experienced in the theater. While we considered traditional distribution options, we decided to put our faith in our film, the audience, and the evolving landscape of independent film and go straight to the theaters with this fun crowd pleaser."
In simple terms: They could have sold it to a streaming service (like Netflix or Hulu), but they chose theaters because:
- Comedies & horror work best with a crowd — laughter and screams are contagious!
- It’s a "labor of love" — they want people to experience it the way they made it
- They believe in the theater experience — even for independent films
Behind the Scenes: The Creative Team
Written by: Dan Beers
Produced by:
- Vince Jolivette
- Casey Durant
- Greg Lauritano
- Russell Wayne Groves
- Plus Kevin, Kyra, Travis & Sosie Bacon!
Production Companies Involved:
- Gersh (talent agency)
- Range Select
- CAA (Creative Artists Agency)
Distribution Details (The Business Side, Simplified)
| Rights Type | Who Handles It | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| North American Theatrical | Variance Films | Putting the movie in US/Canada theaters |
| Downstream Rights (streaming, TV, DVD later) | Gersh, Range Select, CAA | Who decides where it goes AFTER theaters |
| Foreign Sales (international theaters) | Neon International | Selling the movie to other countries |
IMPORTANT POINT: The movie gets a "full theatrical window" — meaning it plays exclusively in theaters first before going to streaming or home video. This is becoming rare for indie films!
Summary
- Family Movie = Horror-comedy about a filmmaking family whose fake slasher gets real
- Stars: The entire Bacon family (Kevin, Kyra, Travis, Sosie) + great character actors
- Premiered at SXSW → 93% Rotten Tomatoes → Huge audience love
- Release Date: April 23, 2027 in North American theaters
- Distributor: Variance Films (indie theater specialists)
- The Bacons chose theaters over streaming because they want the shared crowd experience
- Full theatrical window = theaters first, streaming later
FAQ
Is this a real horror movie or a comedy?
It’s a horror-comedy! Think funny characters in scary situations. The Bacons are known for balancing humor and heart, so expect laughs and jumps.
Do I need to know the Bacon family’s other work to enjoy this?
Not at all! This stands completely on its own. But if you’re a fan, it’s extra fun seeing them play a fictional filmmaking family.
What does "93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes" mean?
It means 93% of professional critics gave it a positive review. For context, most blockbusters aim for 60-80%. 93% is exceptional—especially for a horror-comedy!
Why April 2027? That’s far away!
Indie films take time to schedule. Theaters book months/years ahead. Plus, the Bacons want the perfect release window—likely spring counter-programming against big summer blockbusters.
Will it come to streaming eventually?
Yes! After its theatrical run (the "window"), the downstream rights holders (Gersh, Range Select, CAA) will license it to streaming services, cable, Blu-ray, etc. But the Bacons want you to see it in theaters first.
BOTTOM LINE: A talented Hollywood family made a movie together, critics adore it, and they’re betting you’ll have more fun watching it in a packed theater than alone on your couch. See you at the movies in April 2027!