GHOSTS ARE BAD, BUT THE ONE'S THAT'S CURSED/IS THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN, HE'S THE WORST!
One of the most famous American ghost stories is Washington Irving's THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. While the main character is Ichabod Crane, it's The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow that steals the story (whether or not he actually exists, since the Irving story leaves that pretty ambiguous), and here's a list of "Sleepy Hollow" films and TV shows that allow him to ride again!
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- DirectorJames AlgarClyde GeronimiJack KinneyStarsBing CrosbyBasil RathboneEric BloreAn animated adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" followed by an adaptation of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".This version of the Sleepy Hollow story tops the list!
- DirectorClyde GeronimiJack KinneyStarsBing CrosbyBilly BletcherPinto ColvigIn a small town, a brewing romantic rivalry with a local tough and a school-teacher culminates in a terrifying ride in the night.See above; the "Sleepy Hollow" part of the feature film was later released on its own.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppChristina RicciMiranda RichardsonIchabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people; the culprit is legendary apparition The Headless Horseman.While Christopher Walken's "Galloping Hessian" doesn't have a single word of dialogue, he brings a frightening intensity to the part (and some fabulous filed teeth!).
- DirectorHenning SchellerupStarsJeff GoldblumPaul SandMeg FosterAngered that Katrina has grown fond of schoolmaster Crane, Brom Bones determines to scare off the interloper by filling his head with spooky tales of a Headless Horseman. Crane disparages the legends, until one fateful ride home in the dark of night.An interesting version with Jeff Goldblum as Crane and Dick Butkus as Brom Bones.
- DirectorEdd GrilesStarsEd Begley Jr.Beverly D'AngeloCharles DurningA retell of Washington Irving's 1820 Halloween novel.A fun version with a great twist at the end!
- CreatorPhillip IscoveAlex KurtzmanRoberto OrciStarsTom MisonLyndie GreenwoodNicole BeharieIchabod Crane is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to unravel a mystery that dates all the way back to the founding fathers.In this series, The Horseman is played by two different actors: Craig Branham (on horseback) and Jeremy Owens (on foot).
- DirectorShane WilliamsStarsJeff BennettClancy BrownTia CarrereIn this classic tale based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Ichabod Crane, the town's new schoolmaster, is instantly enamored with Katrina Van Tassel, but he must compete for her love with Brom Bones, who will stop at nothing to win her. Ichabod thinks that Brom is his biggest obstacle, but to his surprise, there is someone -- or something -- else out there who will change his life forever.Done in CGI animation, this is an interesting version.
- DirectorPierre GangStarsBrent CarverRachelle LefevreVlasta VranaIchabod Crane, a Yankee wanderer, arrives in Sleepy Hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. He meets Katrina Van Tassel, and blissfully fantasizes about how he can marry her, ultimately inheriting her father's rich estate. Her suitor Brom Bones, the blacksmith, wants to scare him away and dresses up as the legendary Headless Horseman. During the prank, the real ghost appears and drives Ichabod off.
- DirectorKyle NewmanStarsKevin ZegersKaley CuocoNick CarterAfter the local ghost story is told to a pre-Halloween crowd, the eve's full of pranks and teenagers disappear at the graveyard. It continues on Halloween. Is the legend true?
- DirectorEdward D. VenturiniStarsWill RogersLois MeredithBen Hendricks Jr.The village of Sleepy Hollow is getting ready to greet the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who is coming from New York City. Crane has already heard of the village's legendary ghost, a headless horseman who is said to be searching for the head that he lost in battle. The schoolteacher has barely arrived when he starts to pursue beautiful young heiress Katrina Van Tassel, angering Abraham Van Brunt, who is courting her. Crane's harsh, small-minded approach to teaching also turns some of the villagers against him. Soon, many want to see him leave the village altogether.With Will Rogers as Ichabod Crane, this is the very first screen personification of The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow and worthy of some attention.
- DirectorNell CoxStarsVincent PriceRene AuberjonoisSevern DardenVincent Price narrates three tales of terror: "The Ghost Belonged To Me," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "The House With A Clock In Its Walls".With Rene Auberjonois as Ichabod Crane and Robert Forster as The Horseman, this is a very truncated version of Irving's story, but has some scary moments during the chase.