The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Seen it?1999 | 105 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Witch or Weapons, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Ichabod Crane, a Yankee wanderer, arrives in Sleepy Hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. He meets Katrina Van Tassel, and blissfully fantasizes about how can marry her, ultimately, inherit her father's rich estate. Her suitor Brom Bones, the blacksmith, wants to scare him away and dresses up as the legendary Headless Horseman. During the prank, the real ghost appears and drives Ichabod off
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 379K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pierre Gang
- Brent CarverIchabod Crane
- Rachelle LefevreKatrina Van Tassle
- Vlasta VranaMr. Van Tassle
- Kathleen FeeMrs. Van Tassle
- Paul LemelinBrom Bones
- Michel PerronMr. Van Ripper
- Dawn FordMrs. Van Ripper
- Lisa Bronwyn MooreMrs. Van Ecke
- Richard JutrasMr. Van Ecke
- Samuel HoldenErnest Van Ecke