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Sleepy Hollow

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Constable Ichabod Crane is sent to the village of Sleepy Hollow, where a headless horseman is leaving a trail of decapitated bodies.
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It isn't Tim Burton's best work, but Sleepy Hollow entertains with its stunning visuals and creepy atmosphere.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Nov 28, 2023
The Washington Irving tale is a perfect fit for the gothic sensibility that characterises Tim Burton as a film-maker. Go to Full Review
Jan Stuart Newsday Jan 3, 2018
3.5/4
Pickering's wide, tremulous eyes reflect the film's lurid appeal to youthful terrors. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010
2/5
There are lots of slasher movies better than this. Go to Full Review
Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast 6 days ago
3.5/5
Sleepy Hollow is a gory and grandiose retelling of Irving’s story. Great performances, captivating production design, and a touch of humor keep the spirit of the original alive and well. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9, 2025
3/5
Even with an overly complex and convoluted storyline, the vibes alone are enough to make this worth an annual rewatch in the Halloween season. Go to Full Review
Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week Dec 19, 2024
Sleepy Hollow marked the sunset of Burton’s can’t-miss era—still-able-to-shock preexisting material full of indelible imagery and original design. Go to Full Review
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Michael P Nov 1, 2025 Excellent! The best Halloween-season movie. Depp is perfect. See more Cheryl Oct 13, 2025 Love Tim Burton. Love Danny Elfman. The cinematography was perfect. Having a Coppola as a producer never hurts! See more Nils Oct 2, 2025 Classic movie. Good cast, love the Headless Horseman See more Mr. Hollywood Nov 14, 2024 Tim Burton great choice for this interpretation of this classic story. Greta visuals and great film See more Alex B @AlexBioni 1 day ago Heads Will Roll I love this movie and watch it every October. The story, design, and Danny Elfman's score make it a timeless Halloween classic. It's a classic whodunit: Ichabod Crane investigates small town murders, leading to the legend of the Headless Horseman. Tim Burton's style makes the mystery stand out, especially as we wonder if the Horseman is real. For a rated R Burton film, there's plenty of blood and decapitations, all looking great on screen. The pumpkin and iconic tree scenes are memorable, as is the church scene. The huge cast all does a wonderful job. Johnny Depp is perfect as the quirky, easily startled Crane. The Gothic look is fantastic, and the town feels authentic and lived in. The Horseman looks great, too, with his wild sword swinging. Elfman's score brings the creepy mystery to life. The ending uses a clichéd whodunit reveal, with the mastermind explaining everything, but it feels necessary. I look forward to watching it every October. See more Daniel C @RT72294801 2 days ago This swashbuckling slasher brings Irving's classic tale back to life with captivating cinematogrophy and a satisfying performance by Depp. The mood and music alone are reason enough to watch it every spooky season. Witty writing and excellent set design add additional depth and charm to this pristine period piece. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Constable Ichabod Crane is sent to the village of Sleepy Hollow, where a headless horseman is leaving a trail of decapitated bodies.
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Scott Rudin, Adam Schroeder
Screenwriter
Washington Irving
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Scott Rudin Productions, Paramount Pictures, Mandalay Pictures, American Zoetrope
Rating
R (Graphic Horror Violence|Gore|Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Horror, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 19, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$101.1M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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