Some fans may find it surprising that quite possibly the most well-known part of “Home Alone” was little more than quirky improvisation. It elevated the film to a new level of iconography, remaining a pop culture fixture often seen during the holiday season even over 30 years after the original film’s release. However, the star who made it happen doesn’t hold it in the same limelight.
While on “The Ellen Show,” Macaulay Culkin admitted that he doesn’t watch “Home Alone” very often, saying that viewing the film only makes him recall what was happening that day on set. As can be imagined, fans who meet the actor often want him to recreate the iconic expression he originated from the movie. When asked what his response to these requests is, Culkin said, “No … I’ve already been there, done that already, I’m 37 now OK? OK, mom?”
It may be disappointing to some that we may never see Culkin reenact this famous scene. Even a 2018 Google commercial that saw the actor mirror several classic “Home Alone” moments didn’t see him do the scream while getting ready in the bathroom. But as with so many of the best-improvised movie moments, it’s unlikely that Culkin can recreate the same spontaneity that helped make the original scene so unforgettable.
