'Home Alone' Photos On and Behind the Scenes
Home Alone proves that a suburban kid can commit mayhem and still win our hearts. Kevin McCallister rigged his house like it was Fort Knox, and somehow, this counted as genuine Christmas cheer.
Behind the traps, exhausted adults tiptoed through icy sets, dodging flying paint cans and pratfalls. Joe Pesci swore silently, Daniel Stern grimaced, and Macaulay Culkin perfected the art of looking shocked while becoming an icon of mischievous brilliance.
The madness of set life, the prank-filled rehearsals, and the sheer audacity of a child alone at Christmas all combined to make a movie that still makes burglars look foolishly heroic.
Icon Touch-Up
Brush in hand, the artist perfects Culkin’s star-ready face.
Marv Unplugged
Daniel Stern grins, oblivious to the next pratfall.
Grime Time
Makeup transforms Joe Pesci into a freshly trapped burglar.
Phone Fortress
The green receiver sits in Kevin’s hand, ready for house defense.
Snow Siege
Winter gear keeps Kevin warm as the crew sets up the outdoor scene.
Hat of Power
The fur-lined hat frames Kevin’s determined glare.
Mini Spielberg
Standing on dolly tracks, Culkin handles a massive camera.
Closet Spy
Two kids peek through a doorway, eyes fixed on the bathroom.
Whispered Orders
On the bed, Columbus explains the next scene to Kevin.
Neck Grab
Joe Pesci grabs Culkin by the neck at a post-filming party, Kevin yelling mid-laugh.
Desk Menace
Johnny lounges on his office chair, Thompson gun within reach.
Smoke Show
Fake smoke billows while Ralph Foody laughs behind the desk.
Tiny Commando
Kevin stares down the camera, BB gun slung over his shoulder.
Director’s Hug
Chris Columbus squeezes Macaulay Culkin on set with a cigar in his teeth.
