Sleepy Hollow

Starring:Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, Richard Griffiths, Ian McDiarmid, Michael Gough, Christopher Walken, Marc Pickering, Lisa Marie, Steven Waddington, Claire Skinner, Christopher Lee, Alun Armstrong, Mark Spalding, Jessica Oyelowo, Tony Maudsley, Peter Guinness
Director: Tim Burton
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The films of Tim Burton shine through the muck like a jack-o-lantern on a foggy October night. After such successes as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands, it should come as no surprise that Sleepy Hollow is a dazzling film, a delicious reworking of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Dark and moody, the film is a thrilling ride back to the turn of the 19th century. Johnny Depp stars as Ichabod Crane, a seemingly hapless constable from New York City who is sent to the small town of Sleepy Hollow to solve the mystery of the decapitations that are plaguing the town. Crane is a bumbling sort, with a tremendous faith in science over mysticism, and he comes up against town secrets, bewitching women, and a number of bodies missing heads. Christina Ricci, as beautiful as ever, is Katrina Van Tassel, the offbeat love interest who alternately charms and frightens Crane.

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The films of Tim Burton shine through the muck like a jack-o-lantern on a foggy October night. After such successes as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands, it should come as no surprise that Sleepy Hollow is a dazzling film, a delicious reworking of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Dark and moody, the film is a thrilling ride back to the turn of the 19th century. Johnny Depp stars as Ichabod Crane, a seemingly hapless constable from New York City who is sent to the small town of Sleepy Hollow to solve the mystery of the decapitations that are plaguing the town. Crane is a bumbling sort, with a tremendous faith in science over mysticism, and he comes up against town secrets, bewitching women, and a number of bodies missing heads. Christina Ricci, as beautiful as ever, is Katrina Van Tassel, the offbeat love interest who alternately charms and frightens Crane.

Customer Reviews:

Good goth flick.......2007-06-13

I like this movie. The atmospherics are awesome, the director is awesome, Jonny Depp is in it...

A Classic Tale Reimagined..........2007-05-26

1999's "Sleepy Hollow" is Director Tim Burton's excellent reimagining of the classic Washington Irving fairy tale. Johnny Depp steals the movie as Ichabod Crane, in this version a New York City police constable with new-fangled and unwelcome investigative techniques who is exiled to Sleepy Hollow by an unhappy magistrate (Christopher Lee in a spot-on cameo). Crane arrives in Sleepy Hollow (authentically portrayed as a post-American Revolution farming community) to find a string of unsolved murders attributed to the headless but ambulatory corpse of a Hessian soldier.

Crane finds also a town full of intrigues and mysterious goings-on, which he will patiently unravel with the help of Katrina Van Tassel (nicely played by Christina Ricci) who turns out to have secrets of her own. A solid supporting cast helps carry the movie.

Burton lays on an escalating series of horrible murders, each with supernatural overtones, that challenge both the investigative techniques and the rational beliefs of Ichabod Crane. Each such scene is nicely creepy without overindulging the gore. As it turns out, a genuine horror has been unleashed in Sleepy Hollow. The betrayal of the long-deal Hessian is at the heart of his current incarnation as a killer. Ichabod will have to dealt with his own bitter experience with witchcraft in order to identify the guilty and save the innocent.

This movie is highly recommended to those looking for an entertaining and well-executed update of a classic fairly tale, featuring fine direction and excellent if sometimes campy acting.

One of my favorites.......2007-05-19

For me everything works and looks brilliant on this film. Great script, wonderful performance by Depp and a surprising choice with Ricci and, even more surprising, she truely delivers. Most important, Burton nails this whimsical gothic tale and, in my humble opinion, created a film classic. Highly, highly recommended.

Sleepy Hollow.......2007-05-13

I bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas in 2006. We all watched it that day, and it was pretty good. The shipping was very quick.

Tim burtons true masterpiece movie.......2007-03-13

Do you love the old cartoon classic tale of icabod crane and the headless horseman? Then sleepy hollow is your kind of movie. A movie with violence gore and more brutal beheadings from the headless horseman. One of the best movies for a good drinking rollercoster ride.

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Sleepy Hollow [HD DVD]
Starring: Alun Armstrong , Johnny Depp , Michael Gambon , Michael Gough , and Richard Griffiths
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000GTJT16
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Description

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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Sleepy Hollow [Blu-ray]
Starring: Alun Armstrong , Johnny Depp , Michael Gambon , Michael Gough , and Richard Griffiths
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: Blu-ray

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ASIN: B000I0QM0E
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Product Description

Master storyteller Tim Burton (Batman, Edward Scissorhands) weaves an eerie, enchanting version of this classic tale of horror. Johnny Depp is Ichabod Crane, an eccentric investigator determined to stop the murderous Headless Horseman. Christina Ricci is Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful and mysterious girl with secret ties to the supernatural terror.

DVD Features:

Commentary with Director Tim Burton

Exclusive "Behind the Legend" Featurette

Exclusive Cast & Crew Interviews

Selected Cast Biographies

Photo Gallery

Sleepy Hollow Theatrical Trailer #1

Sleepy Hollow Theatrical Trailer #2

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Running Time: 105 mins

Format: BLU-RAY DISC

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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

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Interactive Menus

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Running Time: 91 Minutes

Format: DVD MOVIE

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
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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!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sleepy Hollow
Starring: Alun Armstrong , Johnny Depp , Michael Gambon , Michael Gough , and Richard Griffiths
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Description

An interview with the director of the film Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton. Burton speaks about the inspiration for the film, the classic Washington Irving story on which it is based, and his chemistry with the actor Johnny Depp. Then, Depp, the leading actor in Sleepy Hollow, talks about his performance and shares his reasons for choosing unconventional roles.

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The Haunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hollow
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