In 1922, the late, great will rogers played ichabod crane in a silent version of the story called the headless horseman. Sleepy hollow is a 1999 american gothic supernatural horror film directed by tim burton. She is one of the main characters in the movie, and plays a big part in the investigation for the murderer. Irving only gives us one paragraph of description, and the only thing she does is dump ichabod. More like the love triangle buffet of sleepy hollow. Sleepy hollow is a 1999 period horror film directed by tim burton, interpreting the legend of the headless horseman and based loosely upon the washington irving story the legend of sleepy hollow.
Earlier, we met van tassels daughter, katrina, as she. Ichabods love interest and the only heir to one of the towns richest farmers. Legend of sleepy hollow is a kind of a short story which was written by washington irving. Sleepy hollow manages to impressively balance out a brutally graphic premise with an interesting mystery and decidedly timely humor. The legend of sleepy hollow is a 1980 television film on nbc filmed in utah, loosely based on washington irvings short story. Dec 14, 2017 identical plot points are shown in both narratives. Beautiful couples 1999 sleepy hollow johnny depp christina ricci 2 duration. He meets katrina van tassel, and blissfully fantasizes about. Spearheaded by the eager constable ichabod crane johnny depp and his new world ways into the quagmire of secrets and murder, secrets once laid to rest, best forgotten and now reawakened, and he too, holding a dark secret of a past once gone. After such successes as the nightmare before christmas and edward scissorhands, it should come as no surprise that sleepy hollow is a dazzling film, a delicious reworking of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. The series is loosely based on the short story the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving with added concepts from rip van winkle, also by irving. Sleepy hollow 910 movie clip safe in the church 1999.
The benefit to using color desaturation in the movie sleepy hollow portrays the dreary and ominous happenings that are going on in. The protagonist of the movie, a police constable sent to sleepy hollow from new york city to investigate a series of murders. This story is based on a real legend and it reveals how the main character, ichabod crane, disappeared. If youre looking for a more faithful adaptation, check out bing crosbys 1949 animated version, the legend of sleepy hollow. Sweet romance in sleepy hollow between ichabod crane and katrina va tassel. Katrina van tassel in the legend of sleepy hollow shmoop. Despite sleepy hollows bleak atmosphere, the original story and the adaptation present a lavishly decadent place that has shades of poes literary landscapes. This enhances its sense of otherness, giving sleepy hollow a sense that it is cut off from the rest of the world. He is sent to give a solution for three people from the town.
He was born almost a year after ichabod battled abraham van brunt. If you are looking for pages that could use some help or have any questions about the wiki, visit the admin, nightlite and leave a message on the. If youd like to know more about her, check the sleepy hollow wiki. He told henry that katrina secretly used magic, even if they limited her power. Ichabodkatrina i lay my love on you a sleepy hollow mv. Henry then looked at his model of sleepy hollow, when abraham sent messages to him via a mirror. Its not so good video, but i still hope, that you like. Sleepy hollow book vs movie free essay example by essaylead. The third film collaboration between johnny depp and burton, the film also features christina ricci, sir. With sleepy hollow, tim burton updated classic horror for a. It is a film adaptation loosely based on washington irving s 1820 short story the legend of sleepy hollow, and stars johnny depp and christina ricci, with miranda richardson, michael gambon, casper van dien, and jeffrey jones in supporting roles. Oct 25, 2010 tim burtons sleepy hollow is one of the directors finest works, an oldschool piece of grand guignol featuring 18 count em decapitations and six fainting spells from the films star.
Katrina van tassel is the lead female protagonist of disneys 1949 short the legend of sleepy hollow, that made the second segment of the film, adventures of ichabod and mr. Of course, most people who lived through the late 90s will immediately associate the legend of sleepy hollow with the 1999 tim burton film sleepy hollow. Some of the special effects were somewhat suspect but the headless horseman itself and the overall mood of the film dont suffer and remain brilliantly dark. The many adaptations of the legend of sleepy hollow. She has also recently appeared in greg berlantis dcs legends of tomorrow for the cw. Katrina was both a quaker and a witch not in the 18thcentury sense of the term, but as in shes part of a coven called the sisterhood of the radiant heart. Since this song isnt on youtube in english, i decided id post it.
Another example in both is the horror legend of the headless horseman. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. Ichabod is sent to sleepy hollow which is a small local town. Johnny depp as ichabod crane, christina ricci as katrina van tassel, miranda richardson as lady van tassel. When all is done and the hessian is finally returned to purgatory, ichabod crane thought sleepy hollow will find peace. We hope to build a comprehensive fan resource for all to enjoy. Her suitor brom bones, the blacksmith, wants to scare him away and dresses up as the. Katrina van tassel is the daughter of baltus van tassel who falls in love with ichabod crane when he comes to sleepy hollow to uncover the culprit to the.
The messed up origins of the legend of sleepy hollow ft. Katrina is treated like a princess by everyone in sleepy hollow and, while a very cheerful young woman, appears to. Ichabod, katrina, and young masbath have only been in new york for a couple of months, when they are summoned to the township of blair, maryland to investigate a. Its a look that leans heavily toward fantasy as opposed to the period, but she is, after all, a witch. Clever, adventurous and brave, katrina isnt afraid of the headless horseman or of her wicked stepmother when the headless horseman tries to kill her, she doesn. When sleepy hollow came out in 1999, tim burton told everyone who interviewed him that he saw it as a love letter to hammer horrorand any hardcore horror fan will notice the homages to. Katrina crane nee van tassel was a main character and wife of former history professorturnedrevolutionary war captain ichabod crane she is also a powerful pureblood witch in the coven the sisterhood of the radiant heart, in which she was the leader. Ichabod was also a teacher in andrew kevin walkers original screenplay for this movie, but director tim burton brought in tom stoppard to rewrite and restructure the screenplay. Although katrina is heralded as a powerful witch and the love of ichabods life, all sleepy hollow fans have ever seen her do is be held captive and literally birth evil into the world twice. Oct 28, 2015 when sleepy hollow came out in 1999, tim burton told everyone who interviewed him that he saw it as a love letter to hammer horrorand any hardcore horror fan will notice the homages to roger. The the legend of sleepy hollow quotes below are all either spoken by katrina van tassel or refer to katrina van tassel. Sleepy hollow being the true storie of one ichabod crane and the headless horseman kevin yagher and andrew kevin walker based on the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving screenplay by andrew kevin walker third draft 41095 a pleasing land of drowsy head it was, of dreams that wave before the half shut eye. Wanting to assure katrina s safety, however, abraham rejected and disappeared.
Lots of spooky scenes, pie glamor shots, and fun oldtimey animation. The legend of sleepy hollow 1985, the premiere episode of shelley duvalls tall tales and legends series, stars ed begley jr. The tree monster, also known as the scarecrow, was the main antagonist of the first season episode, sanctuary. Sleepy hollow is a movie concerned about a detective, ichabod crane, who had a specific vision about solving crimes.
The films of tim burton shine through the muck like a jackolantern on a foggy october night. But before he returns to his home, he is confronted with the fact that not all is as it seems and that the devil never rests. He meets katrina van tassel, and blissfully fantasizes about how can marry her, ultimately, inherit her fathers rich estate. Meanwhile, abbie is shocked by someones visit to the police precinct. In respect to this, tim burton came up with personal vision about this legend of sleepy hollow. Sleepy hollow 1999 109 the legend of sleepy hollow all media types 10 sweeney todd 2007 4 eroica yori ai o komete from eroica with love 3 pirates of the caribbean movies 3 rocky horror picture show 2 highlander movies 2 harry potter j. With brent carver, rachelle lefevre, vlasta vrana, kathleen fee. Despite sleepy hollow s bleak atmosphere, the original story and the adaptation present a lavishly decadent place that has shades of poes literary landscapes.
The man is injured but he sees the headless horseman through the fog and starts to understand the real reason of the murders. Sleepy hollow is a movie about strong women geek gals. Ichabod crane, a yankee wanderer, arrives in sleepy hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. It is a film adaptation loosely based on washington irvings 1820 short story the legend of sleepy hollow, and stars johnny depp and christina ricci, with miranda richardson, michael gambon, casper van dien, and jeffrey jones in supporting roles. Sleepy hollow is a much more habited town, but the same eerie tone is set brilliantly by cinematographer, emmanuel lubezki. A rather extreme au combining both sleepy hollow and the myth of the blair witch project. In time, ichabod becomes smitten with a local lass, katrina van tassel christina ricci, who is the sweetheart of the burly brom bones casper van dien, and. May 14, 2012 since this song isnt on youtube in english, i decided id post it. Sleepy hollow is an american supernatural drama television series that aired on fox from september 16, 20 to march 31, 2017. The character of katrina van tassel in the legend of. Sleepy hollow is a 1999 american period horror film directed by tim burton. I want it just because its from a tim burton if anyone has seen the movie sleepy hollow starring johnny depp, you must have noticed the scene where the little boy lights the candles in the punched tin can, the can starts to spin from the heat of the candles, and the punched holes in the.
It is one thing to see a frightened lawyer being taken for a ride in a carriage by a driver who has lost his head along the way. Richardson also portrays the crone witch, lady van tassels sister. Henry suggested that they should perform the binding ritual at anytime needed. Katrina is treated like a princess by everyone in sleepy hollow and, while a very cheerful young woman, appears to be rather oblivious to the fawning attitude of everyone around her and seems somewhat carefree and. Ichabod crane is a fictional character and the protagonist in washington irvings short story, the legend of sleepy hollow, first published in 1820.
Disneys legend of sleepy hollow katrina song youtube. It was a demon that resided outside of the sanctuary of lachlan fredericks household, where it was after katrina crane, her coven, and her newborn son, jeremy crane. Ichabod, katrina, and young masbath have only been in new york for a couple of months, when they are summoned to the township of blair, maryland to investigate a series of graphic murders. It is such an effective story about the ghost in which irving makes the audience to.
May 15, 2017 how sleepy hollow lost its head and betrayed its last fans. Sleepy hollow 1999 christina ricci as katrina van tassel imdb. Rowling 2 from hell 2 marvel cinematic universe 2 include characters. Instead film takes a third path, one that im not sure i had seen a movie take up to this time. Not only that, but its one of my favorites from disneys legend of sleepy hollow. View 1 photos for 8 katrina ave, sleepy hollow, ny 10591 a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,550 sq. Katrina is a witch, the wife of ichabod crane and the mother of henry parrish. Also, the music and sound effects complimented this frightening and legendary story of the murderous headless horseman. This one definitely took some liberties, but, for a lot of film fans, this is the definitive version of the tale. I love the way he and burton used the town itself as a character which.
Katrina van tassel christina ricci, who is the sweetheart of the burly brom bones casper van. The dress worn by katrina van tassel christina ricci in the last shot of the movie has the same pattern as michael keatons outfit in the climactic scene of beetlejuice 1988, also directed by tim burton. Season 2 has a slight improvement comparing to the first season, the story is really wellwritten, unpredictable narrative with a lot of twists and turns, however katrina s. Lost his faith in childhood when he found out that his father tortured and murdered his mother for being a witch. In washington irvings original story, ichabod crane was a school teacher who came to sleepy hollow and ran afoul of its resident ghoul, the headless horseman. I love this movie x i just wanna say, that in this video i showed love and quarrel, almost parting, between ichabod and katrina, because he. The legend of sleepy hollow has been tackled by filmmakers since, well, practically the beginning. In popular culture, this story is sometimes retitled as the headless horseman.
Katrina crane nee van tassel is one of the main characters appearing on the fox dark fantasy series sleepy hollow and later became the final antagonist of its second season. Flores, chief editor in sleepy hollow poor katrina crane, arguably one of the most reviled tv characters in recent history, has been killed off at the hands of her heroic husband. They are partially represented by four white trees and were written in the book of revelations, representing conquest, war, famine and death, riding atop. Sleepy hollow is a very fine film, with horrific delights, a touch of romance, and witty humor. Johnny depp makes a rather littleboylost hero and plays the role very well, but having christopher lee as the judge who sends him to sleepy hollow was a masterstroke. Sleepy hollow is a beautifully made film that should be loved by any fan of burtons films. Four horsemen of the apocalypse sleepyhollow wiki fandom. The allstar cast all give near perfect performances especially depp himself. Even katia winter thinks sleepy hollow has a katrina.
Best of all, it has a formidable love triangle plot line. Effects of lighting in sleepy hollow alexandra grebens. The legend of sleepy hollow 1999 tvpg 1h 27m thriller movies awkward and bookish, ichabod crane becomes an unlikely contender for wealthy katrina van tassels affections when he arrives in haunted sleepy hollow. Crane is helped by katrina van tassel, the daughter of the richest man in sleepy hollow, to unravel the mysteries around the headless horseman. Despite the fact that ichabod crane is kind of a foodie jerk, this movie is still one of our favorites for this time of year. Katrina van tassel is ichabod cranes love interest and the deutagonist of sleepy hollow. I was very impressed with the cinematography and the elaborate costumes in this film.
The love interest between ichabod crane and katrina van tassel appears in the two. How sleepy hollow lost its head and betrayed its last fans. Crane is invariably portrayed, in the original work and in most adaptations, as a tall, lanky individual with a scarecrow affect. There are many comparisons between the legend of sleepy hollow the book and sleepy hollow the movie. The sleepy hollow wiki is a community that is dedicated to world of sleepy hollow. Instead, the 1999 film sleepy hollow is about strong women. Tim burtons sleepy hollow begins with a story that would not have distinguished one of the lesser films from the hammer horror franchise and elevates it by sheer style and acting into something entertaining and sometimes rather elegant. There is a lot of irony within this movie, for instance the reason that ichabod crane has gone to sleepy hollow is to prove that science and reason is not witchcraft but something that they should be using in their investigations to find justice. Even though shes the object of affection slash conflict for both the protagonist and antagonist, katrina is barely a character in sleepy hollow. Katrina s black purgatory gown is from the pilot which a different designer handled. I want it just because its from a tim burton if anyone has seen the movie sleepy hollow starring johnny depp, you must have noticed the scene where the little boy lights the candles in the punched tin can, the can starts to spin from the. She began the series as a heroine, but turned to villainy by the end of the shows second season. The curse of the headless horseman christopher walken is the legacy of the small town of sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow is a gothic story by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy.