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1999 · 105 min · R

Sleepy Hollow

Directed by Tim Burton · Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Sleepy Hollow (1999) is a Fantasy film, directed by Tim Burton set in New York State during the 1700s, in fall. It runs 105 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery and creature feature, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of greed & ambition and revenge run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Cast
Johnny DeppChristina RicciMiranda RichardsonMichael GambonCasper Van DienJeffrey JonesRichard GriffithsIan McDiarmid

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York State
Setting
RuralWilderness
When
1700s
Season
Fall

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder MysteryCreature Feature
Themes
Greed & AmbitionRevenge
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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