Set in the late 1700's, Constable Ichabod Crane is sent from New York to Sleepy Hollow to solve unsolved murders where people are being found decapitated. Once he arrives in town, the locals tell him that they believe the murders are committed by the Headless Horseman. Icabod meets and is bewitched by Katrina Van Tassel as the investigation takes off and more people are being murdered.
Based on the Washington Irving's story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the film Sleepy Hollow is directed by Tim Burton and starrs Johnny Depp. This movie is one of my favorites. It not only has a great plot, but the atmosphere throughout the film is perfect. It's dark, it's gloomy, there's creepy woods and stormy nights.
The cast is also great. I love Johnny Depp's portrayal of Ichabod Crane. Ichabod is cowardly at first and clumsy, eccentric yet brilliant. He comes to town not believing in the Headless Horseman, until he encounters him first hand.
Christina Ricci is great as Katrina Van Tassel and Christopher Walken as the horseman is perfect, he's very creepy.
If you're in the mood for a good old fashioned scary movie, watch Sleepy Hollow . There is suspense, horror and even a few funny moments. There is some gore, with heads rolling around and whatnot, but it's not overwhelming.
Ichabod Crane: Villainy wears many masks, none of which so dangerous as virtue...
