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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 1H 30M

Home Alone

from Check The Gate: A Film Lovers Deep Dive

Kevin McCallister gets his wish when his family flies to Paris, leaving him to defend his fortress with a level of creativity that would make a horror movie villain proud. It’s a heartwarming mix of junk food, questionable parenting, and brutal slapstick against the Wet Bandits. We break down how this chaotic home invasion story became the ultimate Christmas staple. Also, how do 15 adults manage to forget a child?

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Kevin McCallister gets his wish when his family flies to Paris, leaving him to defend his fortress with a level of creativity that would make a horror movie villain proud. It’s a heartwarming mix of junk food, questionable parenting, and brutal...

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