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Bacon Family's Movie Becomes Real-Life Horror
20 Aug
Summary
- A filmmaking family's low-budget movie becomes a slasher on set.
- Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick co-direct their children in the film.
- The horror-comedy is scheduled for theatrical release on April 23, 2027.
A new horror-comedy, "Family Movie," is set to premiere on April 23, 2027, promising a unique blend of scares and family dynamics. The film centers on the fictional Smith family, whose endeavor to create a low-budget horror movie devolves into a genuine slasher scenario when a dead body is discovered on set.
The project is a true family affair, co-directed by veteran actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, who also star alongside their children, Sosie and Travis Bacon. The family celebrated the film's debut at Film at Lincoln Center during the Scary Movies XIV showcase, marking a significant milestone for their collaborative project.
Kevin Bacon expressed his excitement for the release, sharing a promotional announcement on social media. "Family Movie" explores the mayhem that unfolds as the on-screen production must contend with real-life terror. The film's screenplay was developed with writer Dan Beers, aiming for a comedy-horror tone that resonated with the family's creative vision.
