Home Alone is a classic Christmas tale with a twist. This highly popular children’s storyline has dark and horror elements that add drama and suspense to the cheery Christmas tale. By the end of Home Alone any adult would wonder if an 8-year-old child like Kevin would actually exist. Macaulay Culkin’s character shows wit and composure. He adds suspense and cleaver strategies when he comically fools a pair of burglars who attempt to invade the families upscale suburban home in Chicago. The depictions of violence are ridiculous and childish as they could possibly be as the film attempts to redeem itself with a solid message of Holiday forgiveness.
There is a type of maturity in Kevin’s newfound freedom when he quickly realizes his wish came true. Kevin embraces his freedom at first by jumping on beds and eating ice cream for dinner, but things become more threatening when two burglars mark the McCallister’s house as their next target. Danger is combined with the newfound responsibly of being “the man of the house”. Kevin’s innocent attitude undergoes a transformation as he learns to look past his fears and learn to love and protect his home, family, and safety.
It is interesting how we think of Special FX for horror movies, but not funny Christmas films. Most people don’t realize that there is still a high amount of work, production, and time that goes along making these types of films, and not to mention Special FX makeup artist that enhance the characters features. The Special FX in the film Home Alone is displayed in the sneaky “booby-traps” placed around the house. Makeup artistry is an essential part of the entertainment industry as it helps breath life into the characters making them more three-dimensional. It highlights their emotions and actions, especially when the robbers encounter lots of traps, making it harder for them to get revenge.
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