Home Alone: The Holiday — Heist

When you think of the Home Alone franchise, your mind likely goes straight to Kevin McCallister, wet bandits, and the snowy streets of Chicago. But did you know there is a fifth installment that trades the McCallisters for the Baxters and the city for a "haunted" mansion in Maine?

Ten-year-old Finn Baxter (Christian Martyn) isn’t exactly thrilled about his family's move from California to a creepy old house in Maine. Obsessed with video games and terrified of ghosts, Finn spends his time setting up elaborate traps to catch a legendary phantom he believes haunts the house.

Many fans rank it as significantly better than Home Alone 4 , considering it a "pleasant pastime" that returns to the series' core spirit. Home Alone: The Holiday Heist | Home Alone Wiki | Fandom Home Alone: The Holiday Heist

However, the "intruders" are very real. A trio of art thieves—led by the formidable Sinclair (Malcolm McDowell)—has targeted the Baxter home to steal a priceless $85 million painting called The Widow hidden in a secret basement vault. When the parents get stranded at a blizzard-struck Christmas party, Finn and his tech-savvy sister Alexis (Jodelle Ferland) must use those "ghost traps" to defend their home. Why It’s Worth a Watch (Even Without Kevin)

Having veteran actors like Malcolm McDowell and Ed Asner (who plays the party host) adds a level of gravitas rarely seen in made-for-TV sequels. When you think of the Home Alone franchise,

Whether you’re a franchise completionist or just looking for a new family movie night pick, here is everything you need to know about Home Alone: The Holiday Heist . The Plot: Ghost Traps vs. Art Thieves

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist — A Hidden Holiday Gem or a Heist Gone Wrong? Obsessed with video games and terrified of ghosts,

While the traps are less "brutal" than the original films, they are often considered more creative and "soulful" than those in the fourth installment.