Sleepy Hollow

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Sleepy Hollow

R

Released Nov 19, 1999

1h 45m

Horror

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Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy and romance and features an extraordinary cast of characters that dabble in the supernatural.

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Critics Consensus

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

Times (UK)

The Washington Irving tale is a perfect fit for the gothic sensibility that characterises Tim Burton as a film-maker.

Nov 28, 2023

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Jan Stuart

Newsday

Pickering's wide, tremulous eyes reflect the film's lurid appeal to youthful terrors.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 3, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

There are lots of slasher movies better than this.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

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.

Dec 19, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

A supernatural splendor, gorgeously morose, Sleepy Hollow is a dark horse amid Burton’s filmography.

Dec 10, 2023

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

All the trees are wickedly gnarled, the sky is never blue, and nothing seems real For a story about a headless assassin in 1799, the setting is completely flawless. The story, however, is not.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 28, 2023

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Mr. Hollywood

Tim Burton great choice for this interpretation of this classic story. Greta visuals and great film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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tim s

Washington Irving's timeless tale finds a creative ally in Tim Burton and his team. This is the best rendition of the story thus far—the atmosphere is appropriately eerie, the setting shrouded in perpetual gloom, and the headless horseman is vividly brought to life through stunning effects. However, some narrative choices regarding Ichabod Crane's past detract from the overall story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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M B

Great entertainment with interesting visuals and a fun smart story that unfolds. It has great character acting too and is one of Tim Burtons best movies!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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Audience Member

Tim Burton always does phenomenal with special effects.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Emily M

The movie was okay but there were times where I thought it was dumb because it took long for them to figure out how to find his head. So it made it dumb.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Jackson87 C

What stands out most in Sleepy Hollow is the atmospheric tension that builds throughout. From the fog-shrouded forests to the eerie headless horseman, the movie keeps you on the edge of your seat with a perfect balance of suspense and macabre humor. The art direction and costume design are superb, immersing viewers in the haunted, mysterious world of 18th-century America. It’s a must-watch for fans of Tim Burton, gothic horror, or anyone looking for a beautifully crafted, spine-tingling tale.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes horror, fantasy and romance and features an extraordinary cast of characters that dabble in the supernatural.

Director: Tim Burton
Producer: Scott Rudin, Adam Schroeder
Screenwriter: Washington Irving, Kevin Yagher, Andrew Kevin Walker, Andrew Kevin Walker
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Mandalay Pictures, Paramount Pictures, American Zoetrope, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating: R (Graphic Horror Violence|Gore|Scene of Sexuality)
Genre: Horror
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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