Kevin Bacon in Family Movie @SXSW 2026

Kyra Sedgwick’s Family Movie, co-directed with and starring her husband Kevin Bacon, is one of the most buzzed-about world premieres slated for the upcoming SXSW 2026 Film Festival in Austin this March. The genre-bending feature is a meta horror-comedy about a filmmaking family whose attempt to shoot a low-budget slasher turns chaotic when a real dead body suddenly appears on set, forcing them to keep production going amid escalating mayhem.

Alongside Sedgwick and Bacon, the film features their real-life children Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon, as well as a supporting ensemble that includes Liza Koshy, John Carroll Lynch, Jackie Earle Haley, Andrea Savage, Austin Amelio, and Scoot McNairy. Written by Dan Beers, Family Movie blends self-aware humor with genuine horror thrills, offering a playful yet eerie look at the madness of indie filmmaking. 

Marking a unique family collaboration both in front of and behind the camera, Family Movie sees Sedgwick and Bacon not only star but also produce alongside their children and a team of seasoned film producers. The film’s SXSW debut places it among a standout lineup of premieres that highlight bold storytelling and genre creativity, situating this project as a potential standout at the festival. With its mix of comedy, horror, and family dynamics, the movie promises a fresh, chaotic spin on the slasher format that’s likely to spark conversation among audiences and critics alike. FERNTV knows that this movie should be fun to watch inside a theatre with an audience.