There are plenty of reasons to rewatch Home Alone every December, but watching Harry and Marv get absolutely demolished is somewhere near the top of the list. The movie came out in 1990, and somehow those traps still make people laugh even when they know exactly what’s coming. Joe Pesci’s angry muttering and Daniel Stern’s ridiculous screams do a lot of the heavy lifting, although Macaulay Culkin gets some great moments of his own. Not every joke involves somebody getting hurt, either. Kevin’s attempts at enjoying his newfound freedom are pretty funny before the burglars even show up. It’s a Christmas movie that understands the value of a well-timed pratfall.IMDbcnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});The Aftershave ScreamKevin decides to try some of his father’s aftershave, then lets out that famous scream in front of the mirror. His hands never even leave his cheeks.IMDbThe Fake Gangster MovieKevin plays a violent scene from Angels with Filthy Souls to scare the pizza delivery guy. The poor man believes he’s being threatened by an actual gangster.IMDbThe Fake Christmas PartyTo convince the burglars someone is home, Kevin throws a party using mannequins, cardboard cutouts, and a model train. The dancing silhouettes are surprisingly convincing.IMDbThe Staircase Sled RideWith no parents around to stop him, Kevin rides his sled straight down the staircase and out the front door. It’s a terrible idea executed beautifully.IMDbThe BB Gun SurpriseHarry tries talking Kevin into opening the door and gets shot in the groin. Marv investigates through the dog door and receives a shot to the forehead.RedditThe Icy StepsKevin covers the entrances with water and lets the Chicago winter do the rest. Harry and Marv both discover that walking on ice is suddenly impossible.RedditThe Red-Hot DoorknobHarry grabs the front doorknob without realizing Kevin has heated it. Watching him register what’s happening before he finally lets go makes the whole thing funnier.IMDbThe Falling IronMarv pulls a cord in the basement and an iron drops directly onto his face. The iron-shaped mark left behind is a particularly nice touch.FacebookThe Basement NailAfter losing his shoes and socks on the sticky stairs, Marv plants his bare foot on an exposed nail. Daniel Stern’s reaction is almost painful to watch.IMDbThe Grocery Bag DisasterKevin manages to buy groceries all by himself, but the victory doesn’t last long. Both shopping bags suddenly split open, sending everything spilling across the sidewalk.IMDbThe Swinging Paint CansKevin sends heavy paint cans swinging down the staircase, catching Harry and Marv square in the face. Their attempts to keep climbing make it even better.IMDbThe TarantulaKevin drops Buzz’s tarantula onto Marv’s face, triggering one of the loudest screams in Christmas movie history. Harry’s attempts to understand the situation only make things worse.IMDbKevin’s Christmas DinnerKevin prepares macaroni and cheese, sets the table, and says a little prayer before eating. Unfortunately, the burglars arrive before he can enjoy a single bite.The post Our Favorite ‘Home Alone’ Gags for the Upcoming Holiday Season appeared first on Den of Geek.