The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Starring:Brent Carver, Rachelle Lefevre, Paul Lemelin, Michel Perron, Sam Holden, Lisa Bronwyn Moore, Victor Knight, Michael Rudder, Richard Jutras, Dawn Ford, Paul Hopkins, Danette Mackay, Kathleen Fee, Norris Domingue, Vlasta Vrana, Renee Madeline Le Guerrier, John Dunn-Hill, Terence La Brosse Ross, Brendan McClarty, Martin Kevan
Director: Pierre Gang
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Starring Tony Award winner Brent Carver and Rachelle Lefevre, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow faithfully recounts the classic Washington Irving tale, successfully capturing the mystery and romance that have eluded other screen efforts. Connecticut Yankee Ichabod Crane (Carver) arrives in the rural Dutch community of Sleepy Hollow and assumes his position as the new schoolteacher. Though the outsider is widely regarded with suspicion, the daughter of the area's wealthiest farmer, Katrina Van Tassel (Lefevre), is charmed by his manners and education. But Ichabod's attentions to the lovely Katrina are not welcomed by handsome blacksmith Brom Bones (Paul Lemelin), and when Brom tries to scare Ichabod by posing as the" Headless Horseman" of local legend, they are paid an unexpected visit-leaving behind a mystery that has enthralled audiences for generations.

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Running Time: 91 Minutes

Format: DVD MOVIE

Average customer rating:

Faithful but dull
Somewhat Overdone Version Here
Much better than Burton's version!
Really a waste of your time
Highly Disappointing

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Starring: Brent Carver , Rachelle Lefevre , Paul Lemelin , Michel Perron , and Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Director: Pierre Gang
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B00009YXHB
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Product Description

Starring Tony Award winner Brent Carver and Rachelle Lefevre, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow faithfully recounts the classic Washington Irving tale, successfully capturing the mystery and romance that have eluded other screen efforts. Connecticut Yankee Ichabod Crane (Carver) arrives in the rural Dutch community of Sleepy Hollow and assumes his position as the new schoolteacher. Though the outsider is widely regarded with suspicion, the daughter of the area's wealthiest farmer, Katrina Van Tassel (Lefevre), is charmed by his manners and education. But Ichabod's attentions to the lovely Katrina are not welcomed by handsome blacksmith Brom Bones (Paul Lemelin), and when Brom tries to scare Ichabod by posing as the" Headless Horseman" of local legend, they are paid an unexpected visit-leaving behind a mystery that has enthralled audiences for generations.

SPECIAL FEATURES :

Full screen version

Digitally Mastered

2.0 Dolby surround

Scene selection

Interactive Menus

System Requirements:
Running Time: 91 Minutes

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Faithful but dull.......2007-03-08

This made for TV Canadian adaptation of the Washington Irving story is more faithful than the Tim Burton movie. (Of the many things that were wrong with Tim Burton's version, perhaps the most jarring was the decision to made the headless horseman a real person, when in the book it is clear it is a prank to scare Ichabod Crane out of the village). Unfortunately, the fact that this is a faithful version does not necessarily mean that it is an interesting film to watch. In fact, it is pretty dull. The unknown actor portraying Crane doesn't help a lot, either. (Other actors in the movie are more appealing). Still, if you have read the original story, you might be interested to watch this version.

Somewhat Overdone Version Here.......2006-10-26

It's not as bad as the version done by Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, but close enough. I did find it intriguing as it started off with a conversation with the author Washington Irving. I love this story, but there were some things brought out here that I wasn't quite ready for, and that was the truth the lovely Katrina actually despised Ichabod, and turned him down for marriage. I guess it's because I can identify with this rejection as I've been rejected before. It also showed a stern Ichabod, and one who tried to show how spiritual he was by singing loudly, and impressively in the church to the point where he was able to sweet-talk the minister into letting him be choir director, and for what may have been immoral motives. A far cry from the Ichabod that I remember reading about, and hearing about as he had a humble nature about him. I've heard many versions of this story, and some were more memorable than others, but it's a story that you'll never forget, but when it comes to this version I just rather soon forget it. It's a version that just tried to be too truthful, and for those of us who still see the romantic side of Ichabod and Katrina we tend to not want to know that Katrina actually didn't love him at all. At least there was no laughing when the Headless Horseman showed himself.

Much better than Burton's version!.......2006-07-24

Sorry, but I strongly disagree with the other reviews here about this version of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Tim Burton's version, whilst midly entertaining, is a travesty of an adaption of the original story by Washington Irving. As a historian, I highly recommend this version, given it's faithfulness to the original story, and it's overall authentic portrayal of life in 1790's America. There are a few details that they get wrong, such as Squire Van Tassel's statement that the Battle of Sleepy Hollow was in 1774, a year before the Revolution began, but overall, someone did some research for this version. The costumes, material culture displayed, the portrayal of the Dutch "Yorkers" and their contempt for "Yankees" and taxes -- I would use this in my history class.

In short, if "it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Burton's version is just another historical, inauthentic and inaccurate mess that history teachers, librarians and museum folks have to clean up.

This one is on my shelf, right next to "The Devil and Daniel Webster", another classic of American folklore and literature.

Really a waste of your time.......2005-10-19

Read S. Medeiros's review below. I don't mind saying s/he pretty much nailed it. I had to watch this movie in installments because I just couldn't sit there for the entire duration. Tim Burton's version has its own share of problems, the biggest being making Washington Irving's tale pretty much an action/adventure movie that is seriously lacking in script writing -- as other reviewers have said. Still, Burton's effort is a long way better than Hallmark's. I really didn't feel a thing with this movie, not fear, not wonder, not delighted or tickled. Maybe just relieved when it was over. Indeed, the Headless Horseman was pretty much laughable, and only appeared at the very end. You almost felt lucky though that you hadn't seen him earlier because he was just as daft as Brent Carver's Ichabod.

That is, contrary to S. Medeiros, I was not especially impressed with Brent Carver's portrayal. Maybe it was indeed the Ichabod from the novel to a tee. However, if that's the case maybe Burton had it at least partly right when he adapted Ichabod to be one that the viewer can have at least the remotest affinity with -- perhaps the difference between something you are to read and something you are to watch, I'm not sure.

Watch it if you catch it on TV, and you're a big fan of the tale. Otherwise, really, do yourself a favour and stay away. And I say this as a big fan of the tale, and it does pain me to be critical of C-grade actors that are trying so hard and truly have more acting skill than I would ever have if I were to study drama for 10 years. That said, again, this movie is just not fun. You don't feel glad to have watched it despite its flaws, as sometimes happens.

Highly Disappointing.......2003-10-23

The Hallmark version is not faithful to Washington Irving's text. Hallmark has taken many liberties with the plot and has significantly altered the personality of nearly every character. Gone are the charm, wit, suspense, and beauty that make Irving's story a timeless classic. As a huge fan of Irving's tale, I find I can hardly stand to watch it.

Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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VERY Disappointing
Washington Irving would be proud

Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Starring: Jr. Ed Begley , Beverly D'Angelo , Charles Durning , Tim Thomerson , and Charles During
Director: David Steinberg , and Edd Griles
Manufacturer: KOCH VISION
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ASIN: B000A0D1LU
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Description

Ed Begley, Jr. stars as Ichabod Crane, the high strung and superstitious new schoolmaster who finds himself competing with a rough country swain named Brom Bones (Tim Thomerson) for the heart of the beautiful Katrina (Beverly D' Angelo). In a plot orchestrated by Bones, Crane encounters Sleepy Hollow's most famous resident, the Headless Horseman.

Customer Reviews:

VERY Disappointing.......2005-10-26

I bought this DVD based on the review from the other person who purchased it, and wish i hadn't. HUGE disappointment. The acting was awful and it wasn't entertaining at all. It also looked more like a play than a "movie". It could have been done so much better and still stayed true to the story. (we saw a local production of Sleepy Hollow and it was so great!)

At first, i was excited to find this so that i could watch it with my children (we love the Johnny Depp movie too, but it can be a bit gruesome). But not one of us enjoyed this movie at all. Very stupid, moronic and boring. (Even the Disney version is way better than this!)

I hate to even give it one star.

Washington Irving would be proud.......2005-07-23

This is a wonderfully done show, that, unlike the movie "Sleepy Hollow", remains very loyal to Washington Irving's vision, when Mr Irving created and wrote the American Classic, "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow".
Well, there is a slight new twist at the end, but the Headless Horseman told me he'd have my head on a silver platter if I gave the ending away, so I am staying silent!
Ichabod Crane, that poor, former schoolmaster of Sleepy Hollow wasnt so lucky however.
Ichabod Crane, besides the Headless Horseman himself, is the most important character in the whole story, and because of this, whoever gets the role of Ichabod better do the role justice, or the story will suffer. Ed Begley Jr. does indeed do the Ichabod character justice...and then some!
Begley jr. is fantastic as the superstitious schoolmaster of the Hollow, and the man truly looks scared of the ghostly going-on's in the sleepy little village where he teaches school and tries to capture the heart.....the most coveted heart in Sleepy Hollow....the heart that belongs to Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful (and RICH!) Daughter of one of Sleepy Hollow's favorite sons, old Baltus Van Tassel, the richest and most influential man in all of Sleepy Hollow!
Beverly D'Angelo does a spectacular job playing the role of Katrina.....she is a natural for the role!
This classic, timeless, tale of love, greed and a certain headless ghost is not just a Halloween classic story. This story is great anytime of year!
Shelley Duvall, the famous and talented actress, produced this classic version of the Legend, and it is easy to tell how passionate she is about the story, because she does a great job in telling it, and she does a fantastic job in staging the scene where the unfortunate Ichabod meets the Headless Horseman!
The clatter of Horse's hooves echo in the still Sleepy Hollow night, as Ichabod, riding aboard the old, stubborn horse, "Gunpowder",(loaned to him by Hans Van Ripper),is chased by the Headless Horseman..... step for step, and stride for stride across the darkest forests that Sleepy Hollow has to offer.
The scenes of the Headless Horseman chasing Ichabod through Sleepy Hollow while holding a glowing Pumpkin, will give any Sleepy Hollow fan, or anyone else for that matter, the chills!
This story is even better, due to the "Campfire story" type of atmosphere that is given to it.
The best thing about this story perhaps, is that the whole family can enjoy it. It isnt bloody and graphic like Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow".
This version of Sleepy Hollow is much more consistent with Washington Irving's original idea, and I am sure that Mr Irving wanted it to be for the entire family.
I must mention, just in case anyone is wondering, that this show isnt a new Sleepy Hollow show. It was made in the mid-late 80's, I believe. It originally aired on "Showtime" I think.
The video has been available for a while, but this is the debut of the DVD version.
I love the cover art....it really gives one a spooky, yet not too spooky feel....much like this show. It's spooky, but not TOO spooky, and thus older kids can probably watch it and enjoy it without parents having to worry about blood and gore. As far as I can remember, there is not one iota of blood or gore in this show. It is a family show, except for very young kids, who may be a bit frightened by the music and the screaming voice of Ichabod, which IS freaky and annoying after a while, thus giving credibility to the pathetic schoolmaster's unfortunate plight.
Make some Pumpkin Pie, and a nice hot cup of Apple Cider with a stick of Cinammon in it, and curl up in your favorite seat....because TONIGHT, THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES!!!!!!!!!!!

The Headless Horseman (1922 Will Rogers Version)

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Headless Horseman: Will Rogers classic

The Headless Horseman (1922 Will Rogers Version)

Manufacturer: Film Faktorie/White Circle Films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Product Description

From the White Circle Collection on DVD. The original 1922 silent masterpiece of the macabre starring Will Rogers as Ichabod Crane of Sleepy Hollow who goes head to head with the phantom horseman. Silent. Note: White Circle DVD discs are "no frills" editions and present the films with no extra features or additional content.

Customer Reviews:

Headless Horseman: Will Rogers classic.......2006-07-18

Will Rogers played an incredible Inchabod Crane in "The Headless Horseman," a 1922 7-reel classic directedb y Edward Venturinia and produced by Carl Stearns Clancy. This Washington Irving story was one of two independent movies starring Will Rogers after he completed a contract with Hal Roach where he performed in slapstick type comedy. Durig this year, Will Rogers, 1879-1935, also returned to Broadway's Ziegfeld Follies. This movie was one of 71 starring Will Rogers.

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