Daniel Stern Reflects on Home Alone Filming

Daniel Stern, who portrayed Marv in 'Home Alone', reminisced about a memorable incident on set where Joe Pesci accidentally bit Macaulay Culkin's finger during a scene meant to be intimidating. Stern described Pesci as a 'wonderful' yet 'scary dude', noting that the intention was to create a genuine fear factor for the film. Culkin, reflecting on the incident, revealed that he still bears a scar from the encounter and recalled seeing Pesci's genuine concern after the bite. The filming process also involved other unique moments, like Stern's surprise at using a real tarantula for a scene, which he initially thought would be a prop. The actors aimed to balance the scary elements with comedic outcomes throughout the film, leading to its iconic status. The film, which premiered in 1990, has continued to resonate with audiences, prompting nostalgia and reflections from its former child star.