Gory, Gorgeous

Rating: Null/10 (20 August 2003)

Johnny Depp stars in Tim Burton's retelling of a classic tale by Washington Irving...that pedigree alone gets "Sleepy Hollow" noticed.
But wait until you see it! It's a sumptuous, stunning period piece that is both an enchanting fairy tale and a sanguinary slasher flick. Burton's film is uncommonly beautiful to the eye and benefits from Depp's presence as the fidgety, haunted Ichabod as well as Christopher Walken as the freaky dead hessian himself. A unique treat for horror fans and anyone who appreciates visually dazzling cinema.