Kevin Bacon’s New Horror-Comedy Earned A Rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score — But The Twisted Family Project At The Center Of The Story Is What Has Everyone Talking

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A Perfect 100%: The Bacon Family’s New Horror-Comedy is Making Rotten Tomatoes History

It’s not every day a movie earns a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, but the new horror-comedy Family Movie has done exactly that. Premiering at SXSW on March 13, the film—which is a true family affair in every sense of the word—has critics talking, and the math is looking incredible for the Bacons.

A Meta-Horror Masterpiece

Directed by the real-life husband-and-wife duo Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, the movie is as meta as it gets. Kevin Bacon stars as a horror director who recruits his own family—including his children, Travis (formerly of the metal band Black Anvil) and Sosie (Smile)—to help him film a project about a Satanic cult. It’s a wild premise that seems to be hitting all the right notes with reviewers.

The Numbers Game

At the time of writing, Family Movie has accumulated 10 reviews from critics. While individual scores have been somewhat mixed—mostly ranging between 5/10 and 7/10—the crucial metric is that every single one of them has been positive.

This unique “perfect” consensus has sent the film’s score to a pristine 100% on the Tomatometer.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick play parents to their real-life kids in 'Family Movie' first look

Why This is a Big Deal:

  • For Kyra Sedgwick: If this holds, it ties Carolina Caroline as her best-rated movie of all time.

  • For Kevin Bacon: This is his new career peak, surpassing his previous high of 95% for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

  • For the Kids: It’s a massive jump for both Sosie and Travis, putting them comfortably ahead of their previous Rotten Tomatoes records.

  • For the Cast: It’s a clean sweep for a star-studded supporting lineup, including Jackie Earle Haley, John Carroll Lynch, and Liza Koshy.

Will We See It in Theaters?

Family Movie' Review: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Horror Comedy

As of right now, Family Movie hasn’t been officially picked up for a wide release beyond its festival debut. However, in the cutthroat world of film distribution, a 100% “Fresh” rating is like gold. Studios and streaming giants are likely already sniffing around to snatch up this horror-comedy.

The fact that it’s generating this much buzz while simultaneously being a meta-commentary on the industry makes it a “hot package.” If you’ve been looking for a reason to head back to the cinema, keep your eyes peeled—this one looks like it could be the sleeper hit of the year.

A 100% rating with mostly 6/10 reviews is a fascinating paradox! Does it change how you view “critical consensus,” or do you think the “perfect” score is just a sign that this is exactly the kind of fun, weird movie we need right now?