“Sleepy Hollow” (1999) is a dark fantasy horror film directed by Tim Burton, known for its distinctive visual style and unique take on Washington Irving’s classic tale. The film stars Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel, and features Christopher Walken as the Headless Horseman.
The film follows Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp), a New York City constable who is sent to the rural town of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of mysterious murders. The murders are rumored to be the work of the legendary Headless Horseman, a ghostly figure who decapitates his victims. As Crane delves into the investigation, he uncovers dark secrets about the town and its inhabitants, all while struggling to reconcile his scientific rationality with the supernatural elements of the case.