The Headcount in Home Alone
Nothing will stop audiences from adoring Home Alone, even if the plot seems wildly unrealistic. The movie is just that good. How could a family forget one of its own when traveling? Creators went to great lengths to subtly show the audience just how such a mistake could happen.
When Kevin’s mom orders a headcount, Kevin’s cousin Heather takes the lead. She makes a couple of mistakes- including counting herself twice and counting a neighbor who had jumped in the van. Poor Kevin! Stuck at home all alone during Christmas vacation defending himself from intruders all because his cousin didn’t count properly.