A Comic Genius-and One of the Great Movie Moms-Has Died
Catherine O'Hara's portrayal of Kate McCallister radiates maternal warmth and authenticity, transforming the film's final reunion into a deeply affecting emotional climax.
Comedian, Actress, Icon Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara, acclaimed actress known for Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek and Kevin McCallister's mother in Home Alone, died at 71 after a brief illness.
What it was really like to live in the Home Alone house
The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through donations; the Home Alone house is described as both warm and menacing and became an enduring Christmas icon.
The goal was to scare a kid': the wild world of films-within-films
Careful, era-specific filmmaking can create convincingly authentic fake films inside movies that captivate audiences and inspire dedicated cataloging and fan interest.
John Williams unexpectedly scored Home Alone, elevating a modest $18 million family comedy with a richly orchestrated, emotionally resonant soundtrack.
