Unveiling ‘Home Alone’ Secrets
The beloved holiday classic ‘Home Alone’ holds a trove of behind-the-scenes secrets that TikTok creator Talk2Pops recently unearthed.
The US-based content creator took to the platform to reveal fascinating revelations about the iconic 1990 film that surprised and stunned many social media users.
Potato Flakes and Faked Snow
In a TikTok clip garnering over 102,000 views, Talk2Pops disclosed surprising facts, starting with the revelation that much of the snow in ‘Home Alone’ wasn’t actual snow but instead made from mashed potatoes.
Using rolls of white material and potato flakes, the crew simulated falling snow for particular scenes, including Mrs. McCallister’s return during a blizzard.
Unexpected Movie Details
Delving further into the movie’s lesser-known facts, Talk2Pops shared intriguing tidbits, such as the surprising casting of Macaulay Culkin’s actual younger brother, Kieran, as Cousin Fuller.
Additionally, the black-and-white movie seen within the film, previously assumed to be a genuine movie, was solely shot for ‘Home Alone.’
Real Stunts and Filming Locations
The TikTok revelations didn’t stop there. Talk2Pops uncovered that several stunts in the film were indeed authentic, as confessed by the stunt doubles themselves.
Moreover, the iconic house, believed to have been the primary filming location, was actually situated in Winnetka, Illinois, with most indoor scenes shot on a set built at a local high school—also the filming location for ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.’
Improvised Iconic Moments
Among the surprising facts, Talk2Pops highlighted how the famous scene where Kevin screams after applying aftershave wasn’t scripted as initially thought. It was an improvised moment by Macaulay Culkin, who decided to keep his hands on his face, creating an iconic and unexpected movie moment.
Social Media Buzz and Reaction
Viewers flooded the comment section, expressing their fascination with the movie’s untold stories and praising Talk2Pops for revealing these surprising behind-the-scenes revelations.
