On Location: Home Alone (1990) Filming Locations!

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  • Beyond the Backlot is a show about iconic movies and their locations. We take you on journeys to the very places where some of your favorite movies were filmed, the stories of what happened there, and what they look like today. These are adventures you don't want to miss.
    ABOUT THE EPISODE -- Home Alone (1990) On Location
    We slept in! -- Home Alone Filming Locations 30 years later!
    Home Alone is THE Christmas movie of a generation. Right after Thanksgiving, this Chris Columbus-directed film is on repeat, and for good reason. Although there are plenty of funny, slapstick scenes with Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) and the wicked Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern), this movie hits on what the true meaning of Christmas is: love and family. You can't help but feel good (and fully entertained) at the end.
    The Beyond the Backlot crew heads to the Chicagoland area (Winnetka, Wilmette, and Oak Park) to track down some of these iconic, memorable filming locations -- and fulfill last year's @BeyondtheBacklot Location Scout episode -- a true then and now filming locations adventure. As John Hughes normally did, he canvassed the north shore suburbs of Chicago to find the perfect home, neighborhood, and community for his timeless Christmas classic. It was an honor to walk in the footsteps of John Hughes' most commercially-successful film of his brilliant career.
    Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. And Happy New Year!
    AND -- Happy 30th Anniversary to Home Alone!
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  • @trigger5.563
    @trigger5.563 Před 3 lety +1036

    Imagine owning the McCallister’s home and watching home alone in the living room

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +149

      If we owned the home, we'd do silhouettes in windows, replicate the whole look, and invite car parades to enjoy. Not sure the neighbors would appreciate it though. Ha!

    • @trigger5.563
      @trigger5.563 Před 3 lety +28

      @@BeyondtheBacklot that would be awesome. Just last night my kids and I were watching home alone and then I stumble upon your video 🤗 I lost count of how many years I've to watch home alone every Christmas. It is my tradition. You guys are awesome 🌟

    • @brentclutterbuck4105
      @brentclutterbuck4105 Před 3 lety +33

      Be cool but all the filming was actually done in an abandoned school they used for scenes inside house as too small to film

    • @trigger5.563
      @trigger5.563 Před 3 lety +8

      @@brentclutterbuck4105 I would have never known that...makes sense though

    • @brentclutterbuck4105
      @brentclutterbuck4105 Před 3 lety +19

      @@trigger5.563 netflix have a show called movies that made us, the home alone episode is so awesome!

  • @jayhoward7448
    @jayhoward7448 Před 3 lety +329

    They don't make Christmas movies like they used to. Home Alone is an ultimate classic. R.I.P. John Heard.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +22

      Amen. This was an all-time classic. Thanks so much for watching!

    • @bobsinhav
      @bobsinhav Před 3 lety +5

      They make holiday movies, not Christmas movies.

    • @buttdreads
      @buttdreads Před 3 lety +3

      For a 25 year old it’s a classic

    • @knowthycell
      @knowthycell Před 3 lety +5

      RIP John Hughes

    • @knowthycell
      @knowthycell Před 3 lety +1

      @Adam K cool story bro

  • @porkchopexpress2437
    @porkchopexpress2437 Před 3 lety +332

    My dad worked as a mailman for the town of Winnetka during these Home Alone filming years. The Home Alone house was not one of the homes assigned to his direct mail route, but he did drive us past the house during the early 90's when we were kids, and the owners at the time had a cardboard cutout of Kevin McCallister looking out the front window by the door. Good times.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +26

      HA! That is absolutely awesome. Please share with your friends and family. I'm sure there are some great memories, for sure. Thanks for watching!

    • @mermaidinamanhole5796
      @mermaidinamanhole5796 Před 3 lety +2

      I was wondering if that house was used for filming 3 Men and a Baby?

    • @alexcornofficial
      @alexcornofficial Před 3 lety +4

      Please make a video about your memories!!!!

    • @mari97216
      @mari97216 Před 3 lety +3

      I love when people have humor like that😀 would have loved to see that

    • @christopherc5570
      @christopherc5570 Před 2 lety +6

      thats amazing! too bad the new owners seem to be dicks :(

  • @bigboyrambo2009
    @bigboyrambo2009 Před 3 lety +88

    It's not Christmas without watching home alone

  • @thiaguynnnlove
    @thiaguynnnlove Před 3 lety +9

    Christmas is not Christmas without Home Alone. I'm from Brazil and watching this movie every year since 9 years old.
    Thank you for amazing job.

  • @billiardball9650
    @billiardball9650 Před 3 lety +77

    42 years old me and still love watching this movie lol i watch it more than my kids lol the child in us never goes away happy christmas everyone

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      Well said! These movies hold a special place in our hearts. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @natalieheilman3248
    @natalieheilman3248 Před 3 lety +203

    I’ve always said if I was a lottery winner, I would buy this house for however much it cost to acquire and oversee a full restoration to its 1990 wallpapered top to bottom, red and green, gold fixture glory. This home deserves to be a museum for the masses. It’s cultural significance is far too great and has had a profound impact on generations. Shame on the current homeowners for knowingly purchasing a property with such an important cinematic history and being so stingy. Really really sad.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +39

      We hope you win the lottery now!

    • @NESADDICT
      @NESADDICT Před 3 lety +13

      You and me both!! I was 9 when this came out I’m 39 now and man I love it!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +6

      Same here! We all wanted to be Kevin.

    • @gizmonovack
      @gizmonovack Před 3 lety +3

      Indoor scene was filmed at a high school

    • @nard0202
      @nard0202 Před 3 lety +10

      As someone who grew up down the road, there is a 0% chance the town would allow you to create a museum in a neighborhood. No one would want that disturbance. It’s just a house.

  • @andy4717
    @andy4717 Před 3 lety +43

    This movie is just magic. John Hughes made magic. This picture is just on another level.

  • @georgesawtooth2214
    @georgesawtooth2214 Před 3 lety +105

    John Hughes is truly missed. Nobody makes movies like this guy did.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +10

      Amen

    • @outdooroutpost6061
      @outdooroutpost6061 Před 3 lety +2

      And John Heard is gone too

    • @7g7g73
      @7g7g73 Před 3 lety +1

      - _Amen_-
      - Great Man , Gentlemen _&_ Good Father .
      - In Film 🎥 , also I think in real life , too .
      - Thanks sou Much !!! .

    • @brandonguindon7455
      @brandonguindon7455 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@outdooroutpost6061I think you mean John CANDY

    • @outdooroutpost6061
      @outdooroutpost6061 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@brandonguindon7455 no John heard, Kevin’s dad in the movie died

  • @HDVisionsMedia
    @HDVisionsMedia Před 3 lety +320

    It's weird to me that someone purchased a famous home, yet their against anyone standing outside to look at it. 😑

    • @trr5291
      @trr5291 Před 3 lety +58

      People get tired of people stopping by all the time. But you are correct they should expect it.

    • @HDVisionsMedia
      @HDVisionsMedia Před 3 lety +41

      @@trr5291 They should have thought about that before buying the house lol. Only way I could understand turning sprinklers on people standing outside is if they were the original owners before and after the movie was filmed. (Even then it's still a messed up thing to do, though)

    • @mvasqu762
      @mvasqu762 Před 3 lety +14

      You should see the old lady that owns the breaking bad house. She sits outside just to be pissed people come by to take pictures

    • @HDVisionsMedia
      @HDVisionsMedia Před 3 lety +42

      @@mvasqu762 Little do these people know, they could be making a good amount of money from owning these houses. Instead, they would rather let it ruin their day lol... 99.9% of people would be willing to donate something .

    • @josephbennett3482
      @josephbennett3482 Před 3 lety +4

      @@HDVisionsMedia it's not legal to make money in that way. Using a famous object to get easy money is just wrong and selfish. The people who buy places like that are millionaires they don't need to take people's money in that way cause they worked hard to have a luxurious home.

  • @someboy5809
    @someboy5809 Před 3 lety +41

    Cant wait. This movie deserves a 30 year anniversary podcast.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Love it!

    • @jesusisgod2953
      @jesusisgod2953 Před 3 lety

      Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell? God Almighty, the Creator was manifest in the flesh. He came into the world to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save yours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for your redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him.
      This is the Gospel which means the Good News. Turn to Christ and live.
      John 1:1,14 KJV
      In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,
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      For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
      John 1:10 KJV
      He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
      John 20:28-29 KJV
      And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. [29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
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    • @MrWicked61671
      @MrWicked61671 Před 3 lety +1

      With Joe Rogan, everyone smoking huge blunts, and then Joe asking everyone if they’ve done DMT since shooting Home Alone. 😆

  • @heatherninneman558
    @heatherninneman558 Před 3 lety +66

    Not gonna lie...I started crying when I saw the church interior. Home alone is my favorite Christmas movie and this was one of my favorite scenes... And ever since then, I love hearing youth choirs sing. This movie absolutely made Carol of the bells my favorite Christmas song. Thank you for making this documentary. Not sure if I'll ever be able to see the locations in person so it was a rare treat to go along on the journey with you guys...

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +8

      These are the comments that keep us going. Thank you for sharing. Our heart and intent is to include viewers on our adventures and help them remember why these movies mean so much to us all. Really glad you enjoyed it. Check out our other episodes and let us know what you think. :)

    • @stefanniecundiff1554
      @stefanniecundiff1554 Před 3 lety +2

      💯 Carol of the Bells is my favorite too! I sang it for our holiday choir performance as a Freshman and was so proud to be first soprano. I didn't realize that it was likely bc of my love for Home Alone until now ❤

    • @jbazinga2385
      @jbazinga2385 Před 3 lety

      What's really nice is that the church hasn't done renovation or upgrade work that has changed the look from all those years ago. I'm sure they haven't avoided doing work just to preserve the look, but it's neat that you guys got to go inside and it looks pretty much the same as it did in the movie.

    • @kimberlysteph3877
      @kimberlysteph3877 Před 2 lety

      I cried too. I cried for all of those who died because of covid, all the families devasted by disease, war, lack, poverty, I pray they all have peace and joy but most importantly they are surrounded by their loved ones this Christmas..

    • @user-bf3vm4kj2n
      @user-bf3vm4kj2n Před 6 měsíci

      Musical artist that did “O Holy Night” in the church scene please? Also, 3 years late but hell of a job guys! Makes me want to board a plane and head for Winnetka right now. Actually every year I watch this. Soon!

  • @seeya205
    @seeya205 Před 3 lety +125

    They bought the Home Alone house. What did they expect? Of course, you will get a lot of visitors!

    • @chrizzycream
      @chrizzycream Před 3 lety +13

      Ikr such idiots

    • @chivic89
      @chivic89 Před 3 lety +6

      How dare they want privacy!!

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Před 3 lety +24

      @@chivic89 LMAO! One does not buy the Home Alone and expect privacy!

    • @chivic89
      @chivic89 Před 3 lety +3

      @@seeya205 can you imagine anyone and everyone feeling entitled to be on your property and the issues that might arise from that? Use some common sense and put yourself into their shoes for a minute.

    • @charredskeleton
      @charredskeleton Před 3 lety

      @@chivic89 Yeah and they didn't even have a snowmobile!

  • @MicBergsma
    @MicBergsma Před 3 lety +269

    One of my favorite Christmas movies!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +14

      Yes! Ours too. Thanks for watching!

    • @michaela7478
      @michaela7478 Před 3 lety +6

      I love NYC during Christmas.. so Home Alone 2 lost in New York is one of my favorite Christmas movies

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma Před 3 lety +2

      @@BeyondtheBacklot yeah! 😄🙌🏼

    • @MicBergsma
      @MicBergsma Před 3 lety +2

      @@michaela7478 oh yeah that one is good too!

    • @sonikkuzahejjihoggu535
      @sonikkuzahejjihoggu535 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MicBergsma same here :D
      I often watch it in November and December

  • @GodofWarChuka
    @GodofWarChuka Před 3 lety +261

    Home Alone’s 1 and 2 are definitely my two Christmas Favorites! The 2nd one really gets to me, when Kevin goes to New York and is looking up at the World Trade Centers. And Touring them. And that scene where he bumps into President Trump at the Hotel. Sends a Chill down my spine every time! Here I am in 2020, missing the 90’s! My favorite Decade for living so far.

    • @joshbeauchamp1586
      @joshbeauchamp1586 Před 3 lety +22

      I think the trump part should be deleted ❤️

    • @notsojoerogan
      @notsojoerogan Před 3 lety +62

      @@joshbeauchamp1586 I can't imagine being that triggered. I hope you're able to grow up one day

    • @katrinaj7
      @katrinaj7 Před 3 lety +38

      @@joshbeauchamp1586 omg grow up

    • @roberts4293
      @roberts4293 Před 3 lety +31

      @@joshbeauchamp1586 triggered libtard

    • @ariass9345
      @ariass9345 Před 3 lety +15

      @@joshbeauchamp1586 it’s just a movie. Donald trump also came out in the movie called THE LITTLE RASCALS

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 3 lety +128

    Sadly 3 of the actors in the movie have passed away: Robert Blossom (Old Man Marley), John Candy (Gus) and John Heard (Kevin's father)

    • @chrisparker4940
      @chrisparker4940 Před 3 lety +27

      And John Hughes, filmmaker.

    • @jesstube6466
      @jesstube6466 Před 3 lety +20

      John Candy died too soon😔

    • @trigger5.563
      @trigger5.563 Před 3 lety +2

      😔

    • @slacker6627
      @slacker6627 Před 3 lety +3

      Let’s not forget about Billie Bird and Bill Erwin. Classic actors but definitely great talents

    • @davinp
      @davinp Před 3 lety

      @mama T he died after going into cardiac arrest in July 2017. He was 71

  • @jonathanlitten5947
    @jonathanlitten5947 Před 3 lety +17

    This movie never gets old. Look forward to watching every year 1 and 2.

  • @IAmJoeJericho
    @IAmJoeJericho Před 3 lety +15

    Home Alone, what a magical Christmas film.

  • @saleen235
    @saleen235 Před 3 lety +5

    I’m 38 and I watch this movie with my kids every single year during Christmas.

  • @ouisch23
    @ouisch23 Před 3 lety +46

    I live in Illinois, and we go by the home alone house every year as a Christmas tradition. Don't feel bad, the ppl who live their now are mean and don't want anyone around reliving home alone. The ppl who used to live there didnt mind at all. Dope video though, I loved it. Thanks for posting 🤘🏻

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Před 3 lety +22

      What did they expect when they bought the Home Alone house? LOL!

    • @nicholascrowder740
      @nicholascrowder740 Před 3 lety +15

      The people who live in that house are assholes. I would expect people to visit it sometimes. They were standing on the public sidewalk.

    • @JoewooNetwork
      @JoewooNetwork Před 3 lety +9

      oh wow...that is a shame that they are like that. I was going to take my kids next year and was hoping to stand on the sidewalk outside. It looks like they don't even want that.

    • @jesusisgod2953
      @jesusisgod2953 Před 3 lety +5

      Are you saved friend? If you died tonight will you go to heaven or hell? God Almighty, the Creator was manifest in the flesh. He came into the world to take away the sin of the world. He gave up his own life to save yours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for your redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him.
      This is the Gospel which means the Good News. Turn to Christ and live.
      John 1:1,14 KJV
      In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,
      Isaiah 9:6 KJV
      For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
      John 1:10 KJV
      He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
      John 20:28-29 KJV
      And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. [29] Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
      czcams.com/video/14y_VIJ2ZbM/video.html

    • @Marieq
      @Marieq Před 3 lety +8

      When did the new owners move in? It literally makes me so mad they are such assholes!

  • @RWRogers
    @RWRogers Před 3 lety +8

    LOVE THIS!! What a beautiful home. I recently watched a video from an interview of the girl (now woman) who lived their during the filming. She was young.. maybe Macaulay’s age at the time? Anyway, she spoke about the experience and how wonderful it was. The family was surprised by how successful the movie became. She said she knew something “great was happening”when filming but didn’t realize the scope of how deeply this movie would touch people. As you mentioned, it IS THE MOVIE of a generation and an all-time classic! I am watching part 2 right now. Absolutely love both of them.
    Another thing the woman mentioned was that the family came to appreciate the love and adoration fans had for the movie and the house. As people lined up outside their house in winter 1990 after the film was released to take pictures of and to witness in person the house. Eventually, it grew on the family the winters/years after and it became part of Christmas for her. Pretty damn cool!
    Sadly tho, that family moved out a few years back and others live there now but.. truly an awsome house and always loved it. Anytime I pass by a house that looks even remotely similar , I think about this house. Absolutely perfect for this movie.
    Such an amazing movie. I HAVE to go visit that house myself one day. Would be fantastic! Thanks for the video!

  • @curtistempleton4669
    @curtistempleton4669 Před 3 lety +72

    We had a blast shooting this episode!!!

    • @housinauthority5258
      @housinauthority5258 Před 3 lety +1

      Great work my friend, I really enjoy your videos, they are great quality! I am sharing with my friends, your content deserves way more views! Andy, England 🙂

    • @chasinggreatness42
      @chasinggreatness42 Před 3 lety

      Wow I'm literally up watching home alone 🤣. They cut the sprinklers on and you guys were only on the sidewalk. Still a great video. I really enjoy videos like this. I myself love taking my family to various locations in and around Chicago to see where some of the older movies were filmed.

    • @TysonHugie
      @TysonHugie Před 3 lety

      Great job Curtis!

    • @ddd1hhh
      @ddd1hhh Před 3 lety

      Am I wrong or was it shot in warm weather months, hence all the snow being “fake.” Or is that A Christmas Story?

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      Home Alone had real snow (end scene) and a lot of fake snow (park...ice skating rink etc). Christmas Story is said to be fake snow. None the less...it all looks great. 👍

  • @NathanG454
    @NathanG454 Před 3 lety +104

    The fact you were on the the sidewalk “public property” and they turned the sprinkler on is so completely rude is ridiculous

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +11

      All good. We were already wet from the rain 🤣. Thanks for watching!

    • @MrDlust
      @MrDlust Před 3 lety

      I think the sprinklers were probably on an automated timer. My house had different zones that turned on automatically throughout the day.

    • @jandm4ever716
      @jandm4ever716 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah I went to the house and stood outside the gate with no problem. Maybe because they were filming?

    • @Copperhead47
      @Copperhead47 Před 3 lety

      Sprinklers are on automatic timers. This is dumb.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      Well, it's not "dumb." Thanks for watching!

  • @ToughWigga
    @ToughWigga Před rokem +4

    Damn, just felt some Christmas atmosphere dude! Y’all great, ty for this video 🙃

  • @LightConcerts
    @LightConcerts Před 3 lety +46

    Got a bit emotional during the church speech! Merry Christmas everyone, stay safe

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      Wow! So did we. Thank you for joining us on this Xmas journey. :)

    • @jannasmr7608
      @jannasmr7608 Před 3 lety +1

      I got a bit emotional with you message ☺😢

    • @coryfiegel3294
      @coryfiegel3294 Před 3 lety

      Merry Christmas my friend ......

    • @deontaybarlow3688
      @deontaybarlow3688 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BeyondtheBacklot did u ever visit Kevin from home alone 1990

  • @ryanfresh8521
    @ryanfresh8521 Před 3 lety +19

    They turned the sprinklers on so that they can slip the way harry did in the front entrance. LOL.

  • @drewabbott2016
    @drewabbott2016 Před 3 lety +29

    This video was so well done. Especially the lack of “please like, subscribe, share, favorite, etc”. You’ve got some real quality videos here. You deserve more subscribers.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +5

      Very kind words! Thank you for the comment and for watching. Be sure to like, subscribe, shar.....j/k. ;)

  • @JMoviesMedia
    @JMoviesMedia Před 3 lety +7

    Can we just appreciate they went the extra mile and put friggin Christmas lights in the car. Following in Kevin's footsteps. 😎👍

  • @irmarachmadany
    @irmarachmadany Před 2 lety +5

    really love this movie 💕💕💕

  • @FIGNAS83
    @FIGNAS83 Před 3 lety +88

    Fun Fact: the scene where Kevin was almost hit by the van was filmed in reverse.

    • @peterharing2838
      @peterharing2838 Před 3 lety +7

      Well known fact but a good fun fact

    • @psychomoth06
      @psychomoth06 Před 3 lety +5

      @@liamloxley1222 You DO realize they can overdub voices, right? Unless your comment was sarcasm, lol.

    • @ItsDume
      @ItsDume Před 3 lety +4

      @@liamloxley1222 The scream was edited in. Do you have like no brain cells or something?

    • @ItsDume
      @ItsDume Před 3 lety +1

      @@liamloxley1222 Unless you’re being sarcastic then haha ok.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +7

      Hey, hey. Let's all get along 😊

  • @hectorlopez1069
    @hectorlopez1069 Před 3 lety +13

    John Hughes made all those great movies in that area.

  • @Talwar3k
    @Talwar3k Před 3 lety +14

    Rest in peace dad from home alone

  • @jamesf791
    @jamesf791 Před 3 lety +8

    This is great... Great movie. I'm always taking friends and relatives from out of town here. Have to say, the original owners allowed everyone to come by and into their property. Such a great old couple. The new ones who moved in maybe 7 years ago, changed it. I can understand, it's hard when everyday they get visitors as well. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Of course. We want to always respect these locations as they are where people live. Thanks for watching!

  • @Jon-iv6gh
    @Jon-iv6gh Před 3 lety +4

    It is without a doubt, one of the best Christmas movies ever made. It has become a tradition for me to watch it during the holidays along with Home Alone 2, Die Hard and the 1951 version of Scrooge. If these movies doesn't put you in the holiday mood, nothing will.

  • @DanielCutting
    @DanielCutting Před 3 lety +60

    Really enjoyed this! Defo my favourite Christmas movie!!!

    • @Levana173
      @Levana173 Před 3 lety +1

      😆👍👍😁😁😁😀😀I too

    • @kerrywhite4869
      @kerrywhite4869 Před 3 lety

      Lol damn you cute and handsome excuse me for being so out there about it have a great day 🙂👋

    • @crafty1620
      @crafty1620 Před rokem +1

      does no one know who this is??

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for watching!

  • @giulialeoncini5188
    @giulialeoncini5188 Před 3 lety +6

    so true without home alone isnt christmas every year

  • @epicon6
    @epicon6 Před 3 lety +27

    8:12 Proof that the Wet Bandits live in that house now.

  • @odhransloan1680
    @odhransloan1680 Před 3 lety +23

    You can tell there was alot of effort put in to this

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      Wow -- thanks for the comment! Please check out our other videos. We put in the same amount of effort ;)

    • @iiSnipez
      @iiSnipez Před 3 lety +1

      Yes :))))))

  • @MusicLuv80
    @MusicLuv80 Před rokem +1

    Watched this movie back in 1990 when I was ten at my school. We all sat on the carpet and watched on that little TV. It became everyone's favorite movie. Now my kids love it and we watch it many times a year, not just during Christmas. Something about this movie that feels so cozy, exciting, and hopeful at the same time.

  • @PinkHoneyBeee
    @PinkHoneyBeee Před 3 lety +9

    This was the first movie I ever saw in a movie theatre. I was 6 years old. I grew up watching this movie every Christmas with my family. Brings back such great memories. I've always been obsessed with this movie. The music by John Williams is just so magical. I own the soundtrack and listen to it every Christmas. The Home Alone House is just beautiful. The casting was perfect. How I feel about Home Alone is how my dad feels about A Christmas Story. Both are great Christmas classics. I just have always had a connection with Home Alone. I secretly stalk this house and saw it was for sale a few years ago. I found a realtor on CZcams who did a tour of the home. The pervious owners have since updated everything. The people who bought this house apparently don't like people coming to take pictures near it. That honestly makes me upset. This is a famous house from one of the best Christmas movies in my opinion that has touched so many of our hearts. They shouldn't have purchased it if thats an issue for them. What Assholes! A gate is not going to stop people from coming to photograph it. I would love to purchase this home one day and restore it to exactly how it was in the movie. Around Christmas time I would give tours of the home and serve hot coco to anyone who visited it. Just a little dream I have. My son is two and I can't wait for us to start a tradition of watching it together every year. Thanks so much for the great video. You guys are the best! I would never turn the sprinklers on you. God I just want to punch the owners now.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Wow -- what a wonderful comment! We couldn't agree more with what you said. Thanks so much for watching. And Merry Christmas!

  • @m.alexander3003
    @m.alexander3003 Před 3 lety +32

    Who buys the Home Alone house and gets mad at gawkers? Like wtf? Are you serious?

    • @jakebrandystapleton7062
      @jakebrandystapleton7062 Před 3 lety +2

      Ridiculous isn't it. If that was my house I wouldn't care if people took pictures

    • @nozukagirls
      @nozukagirls Před 3 lety +1

      @Nathaniel's Phone but they didn't have to turn the sprinklers on

  • @chrisjohnson131
    @chrisjohnson131 Před 3 lety +7

    I live in Illinois, and sadly thats what ya get when you go that far north in the state. A bunch of snobs that turn the sprinklers on because they think they're better than you.

  • @ishmael_03
    @ishmael_03 Před rokem +1

    Home Alone is such a great family movie!

  • @puplepuf
    @puplepuf Před rokem +2

    Very nostalgic😭

  • @dennisdaniels2992
    @dennisdaniels2992 Před 3 lety +3

    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is one of my favorite classic movie!

  • @TheDespicableThree
    @TheDespicableThree Před 3 lety +16

    Just fantastic as always. I can't believe they turned the sprinklers on you... that is pretty mean spirited especially as you guys are always extremely respectful. Keep up the brilliant work 👏

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      All good! We respect the fact people live in these places. It shows that sometimes no one can gain access to these historic spots. We soldier on, though! Thanks for watching!

    • @spuitpoesje6244
      @spuitpoesje6244 Před 3 lety +3

      It could have ruined your equipment

    • @bangbangninergang7573
      @bangbangninergang7573 Před 2 lety +1

      The house is actually blurred out on Google Earth. I've seen Marty's House from Back to the Future and at least the owners aren't punks, unless you walk into their property.

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 Před 2 lety +2

    I was 10 years old back when I saw that movie when it first came out & wow I can't believe it's already been 31 years now.
    RIP John Candy "Gus Polansky", John Heard "the dad", Roberts Blossum "Old man Marley", & John Hughes "producer"

  • @shirleysaventures2188
    @shirleysaventures2188 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love how yall presented the message of Home Alone. Yes family and friends are important. Sharing God's love!

  • @BeyondtheBacklot
    @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +48

    Thank you for watching! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Superfans! We hope everyone is safe and healthy. Enjoy!
    If you're visiting filming locations, please always show respective to homeowners and landowners. Always ask for access and/or stay on public property. Thanks!
    Please subscribe and check out our other videos. More fun to be had. Thanks again!

    • @JMoviesMedia
      @JMoviesMedia Před 3 lety

      NO! ☝️ You DO NOT make Covid Claus a thing! We don't need him coming back to town let alone to town. 🤣

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      @@JMoviesMedia hahaha

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Před 3 lety

      Do places charge you to enter them?

    • @SimoneOconnell
      @SimoneOconnell Před 3 lety +1

      it seems like the people living there are not keen on home alone fans lol

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Před 3 lety +4

      FYI, you didn't need to see the inside of the home as it was not used in the film. All the interior scenes where don't in a school as a make shift studio.

  • @movieofficial3418
    @movieofficial3418 Před 3 lety +4

    One of my favorite Christmas movie s👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰😍

  • @carlosmazzo5998
    @carlosmazzo5998 Před 3 lety +1

    This film is a classic movie! It interesting about Chicago neighborhood and US culture. Remarkable! Home alone is very famous here in Brazil!!

  • @seven6twomm
    @seven6twomm Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great work, guys! I love the Home Alone movies. I was in the 6th grade when the first one came out and always imagined that happening to me when I was a kid. It's just an all around feel good Christmas movie; a modern classic now. Hard to believe it came out so long ago now. I remember watching the trailers for this movie on TV and being so excited to go see it. I still remember seeing this in the theaters with my family, like it was yesterday.

  • @matthewallen1957
    @matthewallen1957 Před 3 lety +4

    I worked in the Chicago area for the past few Summers and had the opportunity to visit these locations, and all other locations from John Hughes’s films. Neal Page’s house from “Planes Trains and Automobiles” is a few neighborhoods down from the Mcallister’s home. Was so cool to see these areas in person.

  • @gayanebejanyan3948
    @gayanebejanyan3948 Před 3 lety +4

    Обожаю этот фильм.Без этого фильма нет праздника.Это шедевр,дух Нового года..Смотрю каждый год.Спасибо большое за фильм.А макалей Калкин не смотря,что уже взрослый человек,всегда любимый милый мальчик..

  • @michaelreichardt86
    @michaelreichardt86 Před 3 lety +1

    Childhood memories came flooding back

  • @dennisdaniels2992
    @dennisdaniels2992 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello beyond the backlot, thanks for sharing your video about celebrating 30th anniversary of Home Alone!

  • @davekent20
    @davekent20 Před 3 lety +23

    We need to remember the importance of Christmas especially in 2020

  • @Ripcity06
    @Ripcity06 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for this, hard to believe it’s been 30 years

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Right? Thanks so much for watching. We hope you enjoyed it.

  • @annaalinablogs
    @annaalinablogs Před 2 lety +1

    Those autumn trees though 😍

  • @myfavoritwalk2167
    @myfavoritwalk2167 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful memories 😁

  • @wmwarner9196
    @wmwarner9196 Před 3 lety +10

    They played a home alone prank on you- that’s hilarious

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +4

      HAHAHA! Hey, we don't mind. It made for an entertaining moment for Curtis and crew. Thanks for watching!

  • @hectorlopez1069
    @hectorlopez1069 Před 3 lety +5

    I was 4 years old when this came out.

  • @DankBudwoi
    @DankBudwoi Před 3 lety +1

    I was born 92 so I wasn't old enough to soak it in but the 90s seemed so good.

  • @bartpickford1836
    @bartpickford1836 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this. The lone Kevin, at the back of church, and the camera at the choir end create a sense of welcoming Kevin, in a time of need.
    A sanctuary. A safe haven.

  • @JohnSmith-ef2sx
    @JohnSmith-ef2sx Před 3 lety +19

    You guys deserve more subs. CZcams is tricky these days, lots of people on it. Hard to get going don't give up. Persistence is key.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      Wow -- thanks! Please tell all of your friends. More vids coming soon.

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Před 3 lety

      Share the video on your social media so they get more views and subs!

  • @MdeGreat
    @MdeGreat Před 3 lety +6

    Awesome. much Love from Germany

  • @jalenn757
    @jalenn757 Před 3 lety +1

    This is my childhood right here, so many memories and one of the best films of all time!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Agreed! Thanks for watching! Please check out our other videos. More childhood favorites and filming location adventures.

  • @cordyone
    @cordyone Před 5 měsíci +1

    You DIDNT make a Wet Bandits joke when they turned the sprinklers on you?! Guys, come on! That was a gift haha.

  • @richierich4990
    @richierich4990 Před 3 lety +5

    A guy I know that is in Ny bought the nativity scene and puts it up every year a long with a whole show of lights!

  • @codyshowalter583
    @codyshowalter583 Před 3 lety +9

    Well done, loved this. Probably gonna watch Home Alone tonight now, as is tradition for kicking off the Christmas season.

  • @Andrea-op1jo
    @Andrea-op1jo Před 3 lety +1

    total love for this film...

  • @ANK51
    @ANK51 Před 3 lety +1

    Best movie of all time

  • @ananths8828
    @ananths8828 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this movie so much. It's an instant trip back to childhood. The goodness, the optimism and the fun in the movie is so good, it's an uplifting film. The 2and part is the reason why I wish to visit the plaza. The bridge over the train scene is splendid. We need Hollywood and Bollywood to make such good movies again. ❤

  • @mitchellvang2691
    @mitchellvang2691 Před 3 lety +3

    Home Alone and Full House are probably two of the most iconic houses we remember as a child

  • @tm_188
    @tm_188 Před 3 lety +2

    Legendary Christmas movie!!! This movie was shown in every part of the world and was dubbed in every language!!! This movie will always be an integral part of the Christmas!!! Thank you for making this documentary!!! I'd love to visit these locations one day!

  • @krisbapman2456
    @krisbapman2456 Před 3 lety +1

    All time classic!

  • @michaelcarter2774
    @michaelcarter2774 Před 3 lety +17

    As a kid i always wondered what Kevins dad did for a living to afford this home and taking the entire family to Paris
    😂😂😂

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      I think he made a good deal of money. haha Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @jensmom604
      @jensmom604 Před 3 lety +1

      I figured he was a lawyer.

    • @Irishlad1916
      @Irishlad1916 Před 3 lety +1

      Did ye actually watch the movie ya nugget? It’s no even his dad who pays for the holiday. It’s his uncle ya maddy.

    • @johnnylees2597
      @johnnylees2597 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Irishlad1916 its the dad who pays for the holiday. The uncle and his family don't pay anything towards it.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +2

      Uncle Frank is comically cheap. Go back and check all the spots... Doesn't pay for pizza, only has travelers checks, asks if the champagne is free, steals the crystal from first class ... It's a great running joke

  • @ahmedelliftawi5720
    @ahmedelliftawi5720 Před 3 lety +3

    One of my favorite Christmas movies of all time went to nyc two years ago to visit the hotel and the park where the shot a lot of the movie

  • @summermcginnis1818
    @summermcginnis1818 Před 3 lety +1

    Home Alone 1 & Home Alone 2 are my favorite movies. When I’m sick or feeling down I watch them and it brings comfort. It isn’t Christmas unless I watch them!

  • @eddiesoto3540
    @eddiesoto3540 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Nicely made it good to be a kid again.

  • @nickhingle5534
    @nickhingle5534 Před 3 lety +5

    It’s really interesting to see the surroundings of the scenes & little clips of the part of the movie your talking about. The church part is my favorite part. When I was a kid, I liked that part when they’re running through the airport, cause of the song, run, run Rudolph. I have that song on my iPhone. 😆

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      That's lovely! Thanks so much for watching. We hope you enjoyed it.

  • @c55411
    @c55411 Před 3 lety +7

    Love watching these. Wish they would’ve let y’all in the house.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for watching! :) Us too! But that's okay. We understand.

  • @MuhshinAbdul
    @MuhshinAbdul Před 3 lety +2

    One of my favourite movie ever

  • @Denis-sh1qf
    @Denis-sh1qf Před 3 lety +1

    One of the BEST Christmas movies. Watch it every Year on Christmas❤️
    Thank you Guys

  • @someboy5809
    @someboy5809 Před 3 lety +6

    Home alone is not only my favorite Christmas movie, but it is my most favorite movie of all time. Great video. Hope you do a home alone 30 years anniversary podcast. Thank you.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching!

    • @mari97216
      @mari97216 Před 3 lety

      Same here, or at top 10. I struggle to chose only one. But its definitely a magical one, along with home alone 2. ❤️I had a huge crush on Macaulay Culkin growing up. Watched and owned all of his movies. Richie rich, the good son, my girl etc.

  • @deepakvirli7131
    @deepakvirli7131 Před 2 lety +3

    This is marvelous........🌺🌸

  • @Michelle-zz7no
    @Michelle-zz7no Před 5 měsíci +1

    My daughters and I drove to this area and saw the Home Alone house about 6 years ago. At the time there was a big fence around most of it and it looked like they were doing some restoration or remodeling. We could still see it though! It's such a cute town/area, especially for being so close to Chicago.

  • @user-hb6vn9ym6e
    @user-hb6vn9ym6e Před 5 měsíci +1

    My favorite Christmas movie 🍿🍿🍿 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @LY22235.
    @LY22235. Před 3 lety +4

    I have seen this movie so many time that I can basically recite the whole movie. Lol

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Us too! Such a good one. Please check out our other videos. More awesome movies. Thanks for watching!

  • @syedraza1925
    @syedraza1925 Před 3 lety +5

    I used to live above Panera bread in Winnetka back in early 2000’s

  • @jamesborden7105
    @jamesborden7105 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Visited the Home Alone house Christmas Eve 2009. They still had the turnaround and oddly enough, the iron statue. It looked just like the movie!

  • @ABBYBENORMAL
    @ABBYBENORMAL Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you SO much for making this!! I love how you talked about things inside the church…. Beautiful….

  • @ryanclahane6318
    @ryanclahane6318 Před 3 lety +6

    What a fun video to watch! Not just spliced together, the presentation is great! Awesome job, guys! Happy holidays.

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Appreciate you watching. Please check out our other videos.

  • @clubgus07
    @clubgus07 Před 3 lety +3

    After all these years i thought the famous McLastairs house was just a back lot in Hollywood, but wow a real location. Great work guys bringing back the memories

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety

      Yep! North suburbs of Chicago. We're really happy to bring those memories and feelings back for you! Thanks for watching. Please check out our other videos -- more movie adventure nostalgia!

  • @mrxss1
    @mrxss1 Před 2 lety +1

    Im from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for making my child hood dreams come true!

  • @beyondthereel
    @beyondthereel Před 3 lety +1

    one of my favorites growing up.

  • @terpenstein3d682
    @terpenstein3d682 Před 3 lety +8

    The owners are such a bunch of jerks(Kevin's words, not mine), that they even had the house blurred out on google street view. Total scrooges. It's ridiculous how they buy one of the most iconic houses in movie history and yet they can't understand why people are interested in it. Smh

    • @zakkgilbert9426
      @zakkgilbert9426 Před 3 lety +1

      I had to verify that for myself! That’s ridiculous! What issues could the house being on google cause?!

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      You could make the argument it encourages people to show up...to see it for themselves...

    • @zakkgilbert9426
      @zakkgilbert9426 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BeyondtheBacklot exactly! At least this way, the curiosity could be settled from home. I’m only a few hours away. 🤷🏼‍♂️😂😂

  • @dowhatIdo
    @dowhatIdo Před 3 lety +7

    This movie still played ever christmas in my country Indonesia

    • @BeyondtheBacklot
      @BeyondtheBacklot  Před 3 lety +1

      Greetings, Indonesia! Thanks for stopping by!

    • @mayjailer9495
      @mayjailer9495 Před 3 lety

      This movie is played every single year in Poland, too

  • @nandacapucho
    @nandacapucho Před 5 měsíci +1

    So beautiful is the movie. Loving watch

  • @pastorcalvinberry
    @pastorcalvinberry Před 2 lety +2

    The ending was incredible guys. Awesome job and thank you. I had the pleasure of taking my wife to the house about a month and a half ago. The town is amazing. It screams Christmas….