Home Alone

[This is humorous because it is a complete misunderstanding of the gravity

of Kevin's situation. ]

EXT: KEVIN'S HOUSE: DAY

The pizza delivery boy drives up to Kevin's house and runs into the metal

lawn boy again.

[Repetition of self-defeating behavior generates laughter.]

He picks up the lawn boy, then goes to the front door where he finds a not

directing him to the back door. He carries the pizza box to the back, then

knocks on the door.

INT: KITCHEN: DAY

Kevin plays the gangster videotape in response to the pizza boy's comments.

...... Okay, but what about the money?"

"What money?

"$11.80 for pizza."

Kevin puts $12.00 through the door opening. the money falls on the pizza

box.

"Keep the change you filthy animal"

"Cheapskate," says the pizza boy.

"I'm going to give you to the count of ten to get off my property, then

I'll pump your guts full of lead. one, two ... ten."

The sound of machine gunfire comes from the VCR. The pizza boy runs

backwards and slips in the snow. he falls to the ground, gets up, then runs

for his life. he jumps into the car, spins his tires, then quickly speeds

away.

Kevin opens the door and picks up the pizza box. "A lovely cheese pizza,

just for me."

INT: PARIS AIRPORT TERMINAL: DAY

Kay is bargaining with another woman for a seat on the plane.

"$500, a pocket calculator, two first class seats..." says Kay.

"Is that a real Rolex?"

"Do you think it is?"

'No.

"But who can tell? I also have a ring."

"That is beautiful."

The woman's husband comes for her. He tells her that the plane is boarding.

"I'm desperate. I'm begging ... from a mother to a mother ... please!"

The woman stares up at her husband.

"Oh, all right."

EXT: AIRPORT: DAY

The plane takes off.

INT: PARENRS BEDROOM: NIGHT

Johnny Carson is on the TV. Kevin sits in his parents bed. He takes the

family photo out from under the pillow. The photo has a blue background.

"I didn't mean it. If you come back, I'll never be a pain in the butt

again. I promise. Goodnight."

Kevin kisses the picture, then places it under his pillow. He shuts off the

light and goes under the covers.

INT: BATHROOM: DAY

Kevin combs his hair and mimics Frank Sinatra as he sings into the comb. He

sprays underarm deodorant, then splashes BRUT33 onto his face. He screams

from the stinging pain.

[Humor generated by repetition. This is a form of stupidity. We know that

Kevin is not seriously damaged. ]

The tarantula walks along the bathroom floor.

[ This adds jeopardy to the situation.]

INT: SUPERMARKET: DAY

Kevin pushes a cart down the aisle. He grabs a container of milk.

INT: CHECKOUT COUNTER: DAY

A young female clerk watches him suspiciously as Kevin pushes forward a

cart filled with groceries. They make small talk, then she asks for $19.83.

"Are you here all by yourself?"

"Maine, I'm eight years old. Do you think I'd be here alone. I don't think

so?"

"Where's your mom?"

"My mom's in the car."

"Where's your father?"

"He's at work."

"What about your brothers and your sisters."

"I'm the only child."

"Where do you live?"

"I can't tell you that."

"Why not?" asks the clerk.

"Because you're a stranger," answers Kevin. He then turns away.

EXT: SIDEWALK: DAY

Kevin walks down the sidewalk carrying two plastic bags filled with

groceries. They both break and all the food falls to the ground.

INT: LAUNDRY ROOM: DAY

Kevin puts detergent into the machine. he turns on the washer, takes the

clothes out of the dryer, then places them into a basket. Kevin imagines

hearing a mocking laughter coming from the furnace. The furnace lights up.

Red flames flicker against the black iron.

"Hello, Kevin," says a deep threatening voice.

"Shut up," says Kevin with an annoyed tone.

The furnace shuts down.

[Kevin has overcome his fears. He's becoming self-sufficient.]

EXT: KEVIN'S HOUSE: DAY

The burglars are in the van, which has written on its side: "O-KAY PLUMBING

& HEATING"

"Looks like nobody's home. I don't get it. Last night the place is jumping.

Something ain't right.

Go check it out," says Harry.

"Now?" asks Marv. He gets out of the van.

INT: KITCHEN: DAY