Sleepy Hollow

Name: Sleepy Hollow
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
Released: November 19, 1999
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Christina Ricci, Johnny Depp

1999

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Generally favorable reviews based on 35 Critic Reviews

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 19, 1999 | R

Starring: Christina Ricci, Johnny Depp

Summary: In woods near the tiny New England village of Sleepy Hollow in the late 18th century, Icabod Crane (Depp) is sent to investigate a series of murders reportedly commited by a headless horseman.

Director: Tim Burton

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy

Rating: R

Runtime: 105 min

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Peter Travers

Gorgeous filmmaking that brims over with funhouse thrills and ravishing romance.

Richard Corliss

Sleepy Hollow may be late for Halloween, but this trick is a real treat. Read full review

Shawn Levy

It has a dickens of a time telling a story. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

The look of Burton's Gothic dream landscape, both lulling and energizing, is vested with so much power that it could almost substitute for narrative drive. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

An uneven, if lively, diversion. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Despite its flaws, Sleepy Hollow stays with you, the dark beauty of its images powerful enough to invade your dreams. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

A film with no theatrical core and no integrity in the writing, acting or storytelling. Read full review

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TylerDurden900

Jul 13, 2014

Sleepy Hollow has great effects and acting in a creepily effective tale. The whole movie is exciting,
refreshing and every moment is enjoyable. If you're looking for a epic horror thriller, Sleepy Hollow
will satisfy your palate.

50 of 53 users found this helpful503

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May 22, 2021

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rachiebabie

Sep 20, 2013

Fresh spin on the classic story. Love the contemporary twist. After watching the pilot episode, I am now intrigued and committed to watching the next few episodes. Good writing, good acting, great imagination, all the ingredients for potential greatness. Hopefully, the series lives up toFresh spin on the classic story. Love the contemporary twist. After watching the pilot episode, I am now intrigued and committed to watching the next few episodes. Good writing, good acting, great imagination, all the ingredients for potential greatness. Hopefully, the series lives up to this great pilot.… Expand

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horcrux2007

Sep 19, 2015

Tim Burton put his own spin on the classic short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" with the surprisingly good 1999 adaptation Sleepy Hollow. In the movie adaptation, New York detective Ichabod Crane must travel to the mysterious Sleepy Hollow in order to solve a series of murders that tookTim Burton put his own spin on the classic short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" with the surprisingly good 1999 adaptation Sleepy Hollow. In the movie adaptation, New York detective Ichabod Crane must travel to the mysterious Sleepy Hollow in order to solve a series of murders that took place there, but realizes the town's dark history and the legend of a headless horseman might be the true culprit. Sleepy Hollow is essentially a highly stylized slasher flicks. There are lots of gory decapitations set against a fittingly gothic tone, and although it's never truly heart-poundingly intense, there is a great atmosphere and some creepy imagery. Burton does make this movie a bit darker than his previous films (at the time), but there's still a bit of humor in its heart, mostly because of Johnny Depp's role as the Ichabod. Even though it deviates significantly from its source material, Sleepy Hollow is a fun, atmospheric movie.… Expand

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MarkS.

Jul 5, 2006

Really enjoyed this. Worth owning. Visually brilliant, acting is high quality all the way through.

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Mahmus

Sep 25, 2020

It's extremely campy and it knows it. It's more concerned with being a fun homage to classic Hammer horror films than an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

Its silliness can be a bit off-putting at first, but after a while, it grew on me. It's also highly elevated by itsIt's extremely campy and it knows it. It's more concerned with being a fun homage to classic Hammer horror films than an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

Its silliness can be a bit off-putting at first, but after a while, it grew on me. It's also highly elevated by its incredible production design and cinematography (courtesy of the always great Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki).

This movie is just lots of fun and brutal gore. What else could you want?… Expand

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Broyax

Dec 13, 2017

Un film (presque) sans queue ni tête dans lequel on ne sait plus où donner de la tête au fur et à mesure que les personnages caricaturaux perdent la tête. On sait que Tim Burton a un drôle d'humour, le genre d'humour pas drôle mais tout de même, ce Sleepy Hollow est décidément trop creuxUn film (presque) sans queue ni tête dans lequel on ne sait plus où donner de la tête au fur et à mesure que les personnages caricaturaux perdent la tête. On sait que Tim Burton a un drôle d'humour, le genre d'humour pas drôle mais tout de même, ce Sleepy Hollow est décidément trop creux pour convaincre en quoi que ce soit : il perd à la fois sur les deux tableaux, celui de la comédie et celui de l'effroi.

Assez vite, malgré Johnny et son rôle de détective dilettante, le Sleepy en vient à nous endormir par sa routine répétitive et son scénario téléphoné ; il nous prend donc bien la tête pendant plus d'une heure et demi avec ses conneries de gamin et ses clins d'oeil grotesques.

Christina Ricci est une pimbêche qui roucoule et tape sur les nerfs tandis que le reste de la troupe est toujours à la limite de la bouffonnerie, la faute surtout à Tim Burton et à sa prétention qui fait tourner le film en eau de boudin surannée et démodée avant que d'être : un gros pétard mouillé.… Expand

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