Rare Facts About ‘Home Alone’ That Even The Film’s Biggest Fans Aren’t Aware Of

Everyone loves the holidays, and what better way to spend them than with a classic holiday movie? Well, If you're a fan of Home Alone, then checking out these secrets about the beloved Christmas film should be on the top of your to-do list. So pop that copy of Angels With Filthy Souls out of the VCR, because these facts will have you racing to rewatch the Christmas classic faster than the McCallisters through an airport.

Tailor-Made

After getting a taste of Macaulay Cuklin's acting chops during his work on Uncle Buck, John Hughes actually penned the role of Kevin McCallister specially for the young actor. Director Christopher Columbus did go on to audition over 100 other kids for the part, but who could turn down this face?

Sharp, Yet Tasty

Watching Marv step on those glass ornaments is enough to make anyone cringe, but here's the good news: they weren't real. The ornaments were actually made of candy, and, just to be safe, Daniel Stern wore rubber feet in his barefoot scenes.

Method or Madness

Joe Pesci is known for his aggressive personality, but while filming for Home Alone he took his method acting to a whole new level. Apparently, Pesci tried to avoid Macauly Culkin at all costs while on set, hoping that the young actor would truly grow afraid of him.

He Bites

But perhaps Pesci's craziest bit of method acting came during the coat hook scene at the very end of the film. Pesci's character threatens to "bite off" all of Kevin McCallister's fingers, and during one rehearsal, Pesci actually bit Macauly Culkin and broke the skin.