Christmas is coming, and along with the traditions of 12 pubs and eating too much food, most homes in Ireland have watched Home Alone with turkey sandwiches.
In the 25 years since the film was released (yes, we hated that fact too), people have raised a lot of issues with the film.
But the latest fan theory is pretty eerie, and could put a seriously sinister spin on the Christmas classic.
A recently posted Reedit theory from drewgarr suggests that “Kate McCallister actually sold her soul to get home to Chicago.”
Somehow, we didn’t see the devil getting a starring role in one of our favourite flicks.
drewgarr explains that she was watching the film recently when she started making some connections at the airport scene where Kate is arguing with the airline to try and get on a flight home to Chicago.
Writing the post, they tease out a string of events with possible links to the devil:
“Just as she says “If I have to sell my soul to the devil himself ” it is that we now see Gus take notice of Kate and approach her, before the airline rep can further help her, in any way possible.
So what makes me think he is the devil, or a deal demon? My evidence is the location.
The Scranton airport. More specifically the crossroads located right at the airport. At this point I want to point out the myth regarding the crossroads demon. In a nutshell it means that you can give an offering to the devil (in this case her soul) near a cross roads, the devil will show up and deliver it in exchange for the offering.
It is after this scene that Gus offers Kate a ride to Chicago ( to what she was willing to sell her soul for) to which she agrees to, essentially selling her soul. It is at this moment Gus smiles and points out to his friend renting the van, showing her he is honouring his side of deal since she already put up her side (already agreed to a ride for her soul). It is here where she says “Yes” and the next scene we see that she did in fact accept the ride.
One last piece of evidence that I have found is Gus choice of instrument. Sure it’s not as obvious as a fiddle, instead it’s a woodwind instrument. There are some references in the bible that one of the instruments are created and favoured by the devil (my understanding at least).”
While we’re not 100% sure we want to accept a fan theory that sees the ‘happy ever after’ effectively ripped to shreds, it’s definitely worth considering anyway.
No wonder Kevin looks so scared for half the film…
