Sleepy Hollow (1999)

The review finds Sleepy Hollow a richly imagined, beautiful slice of fear, despite some wearisome fainting and an overly melodramatic climax. It especially praises Burton’s shadowy, mist-filled visual world and the film’s striking use of blood red.

Jones calls the film a beautifully crafted gothic whodunnit. He praises its cast, especially Johnny Depp, and Burton’s use of classic Hammer horror style.

Ebert finds the film an entertaining, visually rich take on the legend. He especially praises Burton’s eerie atmosphere and striking visual design.

Turan finds the film an exquisitely mounted, creepy and darkly comic showcase for Tim Burton, though its appeal depends on viewers’ tolerance for gore. He especially praises its ravishing autumnal atmosphere and visual design.

Maslin regards the film as an entertaining, macabre spectacle. She singles out its striking visual design for praise.

McCarthy finds the film stylish and entertaining, though its repetitive killings and narrow focus limit its resonance. He especially praises the visual craftsmanship, including the production design, cinematography, costumes, and effects.

French finds the film an engaging, handsome and scary entertainment, though its detective story does not quite gel with its fairy-tale and supernatural elements. He praises its excellent special effects and finds Johnny Depp’s Ichabod Crane an attractive hero.

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The review calls the film entertaining but uneven, with a plot that grows convoluted and slips into pantomime. It praises the eerie early atmosphere and the Headless Horseman as a fiendish, terrifying triumph.

The critic gives the film an enthusiastic endorsement, celebrating Burton’s imaginative, dreamlike approach to horror. He particularly praises its haunting atmosphere, visual effects, and richly grotesque performances.