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Sleepy Hollow (1999) -- Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) -- Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) -- Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman.
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Washington Irving (story)
Kevin Yagher (screen story) ...
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Release Date:
19 November 1999 (USA) more
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Who will it come for next?! more
Plot:
Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 21 wins & 28 nominations more
User Comments:
A Superb Version of Washington Irving's Classic Horror Story more (936 total)

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Also Known As:
Sleepy Hollow (Germany)
Sleepy Hollow - Köpfe werden rollen (Germany) (TV title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for graphic horror violence and gore, and for a scene of sexuality.
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105 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Although Tim Burton claims the windmill scene was a reference to Frankenstein (1931), which he lovingly quoted in Frankenweenie (1984), a stronger link can be made to Will Hay's Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937) which also featured a windmill but not a headless horseman. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: When Ichabod is in the carriage and about to leave town he is playing with the cardinal/cage optical illusion toy. When the camera faces him the image of the cardinal and cage are right side up, but when shown from Ichabod's view they still appear right side up - one of these two shots should show the images upside down. more
Quotes:
Ichabod Crane: We have murders in New York without benefit of ghouls and goblins.
Baltus Van Tassel: You are a long way from New York, constable.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Caleuche: El llamado del mar (2009) more
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FAQ

Did the horseman kill the little boy of the midwife?
Is Chritsopher Walken playing the Horseman in every scene?
What was Lady Van Tassel's plan?
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94 out of 99 people found the following comment useful.
A Superb Version of Washington Irving's Classic Horror Story, 6 May 2006
10/10
Author: bonnie91 from Ventura, California

The movie, Sleepy Hollow, embodies Tim Burton's unique take on one of the most well-known horror tales of all time, with a few new plot twists and greater character development, including a dark past for Ichabod Crane and a "story behind the story" of what's going on in the haunted town, which is beautifully rendered, dark and foggy for an eerie atmosphere.

The dream cast puts in great performances, but obviously it's Johnny Depp who steals the show with his intuitive and sometimes over-the-top portrayal of the anti-hero, Ichabod Crane, who displays admirable bravery while at the same time often succumbing to fear.

The lavish production, masterful acting, background music, beautiful periodic sets and costumes and the careful attention to detail, most notable in the special effects used to bring the headless horseman "to life", if you will, all come together to tell the tale of Sleepy Hollow's plight and deliverance as it's never been told before. It's unlikely that this cinematic version will ever be surpassed. Superb!

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