description Coneheads Overview
The 1993 film follows a group of alien refugees, originally known as Clorhone, who adapted to Earth culture and changed their name to Coneheads. Based on Saturday Night Live sketches, the story depicts their attempts to assimilate into American society after being stranded on Earth. It was produced by Lorne Michaels and directed by Steve Barron.
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info Coneheads Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
help Coneheads FAQ
Why do the aliens in Coneheads call themselves Coneheads?
They originally identify themselves as Clorhone, but adopt the name Coneheads after settling into life on Earth. Their cone-shaped heads are the film's central visual joke and connect the movie to the Saturday Night Live sketches.
Is Coneheads based on a Saturday Night Live sketch?
Yes. The 1993 film expands a recurring Saturday Night Live concept created around the Conehead family. Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin, who played the characters on SNL, also appear as Beldar and Prymaat Conehead.
Who plays the Conehead daughter, Connie?
Michelle Burke plays Connie Conehead, the teenage daughter who grows up between her alien family life and American culture. The cast also includes Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Chris Farley.
What is the main story of the 1993 Coneheads movie?
Beldar and Prymaat are stranded in the United States after fleeing their home world and try to avoid immigration authorities while building a family life. Their attempts to copy American habits create the film's culture-clash comedy.
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