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The Unknown Facts About Home Alone That Will Blow Your Mind
The classic ’90s Christmas film Home Alone has become a staple of holiday viewing, with its blend of slapstick humor, clever booby traps, and heartwarming moments. But despite its enduring popularity, there are some surprising facts about the movie that even die-hard fans may not know.
From gaffes to plot holes, and behind-the-scenes secrets, we’ve got 10 little-known tidbits that will blow your mind:
1. **The Wet Bandits Were Not Supposed to Be Funny**: Believe it or not, director Chris Columbus initially wanted the Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv, to be more menacing and less comedic relief. However, actor Joe Pesci’s natural charm and chemistry with Daniel Stern (Marv) turned them into lovable buffoons.
2. **The Iconic Polka Band Scene Was a Last-Minute Addition**: The film’s original script didn’t include the memorable polka band scene where Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) disrupts the orchestra. It was added during filming to provide comedic relief and became one of the most iconic moments in the movie.
3. **Kevin’s ‘Home Alone’ Name Was Almost Changed**: The film’s title, Home Alone, was initially going to be changed to “One Boy’s Stand” due to concerns that it might be too on-the-nose or misleading. Thankfully, good sense prevailed, and the original title stuck.
4. **The ‘McCallister Family’ Wasn’t Always So… Chaotic**: Early drafts of the script had a much more cohesive and functional family dynamic. However, the writers decided to amplify the absurdity by making them an even more dysfunctional clan.
5. **Culkin’s Real-Life Injuries Led to Improvised Scenes**: Macaulay Culkin suffered from some nasty injuries during filming, including severe burns on his feet due to a malfunctioning fire pit prop. These mishaps led to some of Kevin’s most memorable moments being ad-libbed.
6. **The Movie Had a Much Darker Ending**: In an early draft, the film ended with Kevin permanently scarring Harry and Marv, leaving them disfigured and institutionalized. Thankfully, the final product had a more lighthearted conclusion.
7. **Daniel Stern’s Character Was Meant to Be the Main Antagonist**: Initially, Marv was supposed to be the primary villain, with Harry serving as his right-hand man. This was later rewritten to make them both equally despicable and entertaining.
8. **Culkin Had No Idea He’d Be Famous by Christmas**: Macaulay Culkin had no idea that Home Alone would become a massive hit, let alone catapult him to international stardom. Who knew being left behind at the airport would be his ticket to fame?
9. **The ‘Home Alone’ Soundtrack Wasn’t Always So… Ugly**: The film’s score was originally meant to be more festive and Christmas-themed, but the director decided it wouldn’t mesh with the movie’s tone. Instead, we got that infamous ear-piercingly bad soundtrack.
10. **Kevin’s Parents Were Originally Supposed to Be More Present**: In earlier drafts, Kevin’s parents were going to be more involved in the story, but ultimately, this was deemed too sentimental and the plot holes it would create. It’s a good thing they decided to leave them mostly absent!
There you have it – 10 mind-blowing facts that will make you reevaluate your love for this holiday classic.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk
