In a revelation that has cleared up fan speculation, the director of the famous movie “Home Alone”, Chris Columbus, has recently confirmed that Kevin’s father was not involved in criminal activities, thus debunking theories suggesting otherwise.
PUBLICIDAD
The movie, starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McAllister, has been a Christmas classic that has endured over time, with iconic lines such as "Merry Christmas, you filthy animal" and Catherine O'Hara's heartbreaking scream of "KEVIN!"
PUBLICIDAD
For years, fans of the movie have wondered about the parenting decisions of Kevin's parents, played by Catherine O'Hara and John Heard as Kate and Peter McAllister, respectively, questioning if they were as present as they should have been.
Mystery of the McAllister Mansion
Another enigma that has intrigued viewers is how the McAllister family could afford their impressive mansion, a significant character in the first "Home Alone" movie in 1990. After years of speculation, director Chris Columbus has shed some light on this mystery.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter, Columbus explained that Kevin's parents were financially well-off when they bought the fictional family home. According to his words, the mother was a successful fashion designer, which would explain the family's ability to acquire the house in Winnetka, Illinois.
Regarding Kevin's father, Columbus entertained the theory that Peter could be involved in criminal activities, something the director categorically denied. According to his words, based on the experience of writer John Hughes, it is more likely that Peter worked in advertising.
Despite this clarification, the question arises of whether an advertising executive and a fashion designer from Chicago would have the same income to afford a house like the one in "Home Alone" today, especially considering that the house was put up for sale for $5.25 million.
Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin, considered buying the house but ultimately decided not to, preferring to turn it into a fun space for fans of the movie. Although the idea of seeing Kevin alone in the McAllister house would have been iconic, Culkin chose to keep the magic of "Home Alone" alive in a different way.