Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free First Class Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
19 used & new from £2.76
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Sleepy Hollow [DVD] [1999]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Sleepy Hollow [DVD] [1999]

DVD ~ Johnny Depp
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.98 & eligible for Free UK delivery on orders over £5 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £12.01 (75%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Items for dispatch to UK will be sold by Amazon's Preferred Merchant. (Why?) Gift-wrap available.

12 new from £3.93 7 used from £2.76
Learn about Lovefilm
Amazon's choice for DVD rental.
With a 14 day FREE trial. Learn more

Frequently Bought Together

Sleepy Hollow [DVD] [1999] + Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD] + Beetlejuice [1988] [DVD]
Total RRP: £39.97
Price For All Three: £12.14

Show availability and shipping details

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Sleepy Hollow [DVD] [1999]
89% buy the item featured on this page:
Sleepy Hollow [DVD] [1999] 4.4 out of 5 stars (14)
£3.98
3 Favourite Action Heroes - Action Man / Butt Ugly Martians / Sleepy Hollow [2000] [DVD]
4% buy
3 Favourite Action Heroes - Action Man / Butt Ugly Martians / Sleepy Hollow [2000] [DVD] 4.3 out of 5 stars (79)
£12.69
Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]
3% buy
Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD] 4.8 out of 5 stars (71)
£4.18
The Ninth Gate [DVD] [2000]
2% buy
The Ninth Gate [DVD] [2000] 3.7 out of 5 stars (30)
£3.98
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Christopher Walken, Miranda Richardson, Martin Landau
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Feb 2007
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000KRNMQW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,239 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

    Popular in this category:

    #33 in  DVD > Horror

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

Synopsis
In Tim Burton's stylish, creepy retelling of the classic Washington Irving story, SLEEPY HOLLOW, Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) is a squeamish, bookish 18th century New York City investigator sent to a small town in lower Westchester county to look into three mysterious decapitations. When the always rational Crane arrives at the little Dutch village, he finds that most of the townsfolk believe the culprit to be the Headless Horseman, the ghost of a monstrous Hessian soldier (Christopher Walken), who seems to be mysteriously tied in to one of the town's most prominent families. Burton's natural instincts for campy humor, combined with the hauntingly gorgeous technical work (Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography and Danny Elfman's score included), collide to create a work of exhilarating entertainment and poetic storytelling. Miranda Richardson, Casper Van Dien and Christina Ricci help make up an ensemble cast that, combined with the historically accurate village sets and dreamlike magic of the haunted Western Woods--created on the largest sound stage in film history--makes SLEEPY HOLLOW a visually stunning, gripping, and, at times, chilling film.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]

Edward Scissorhands [1991] [DVD]

DVD ~ Johnny Depp
4.8 out of 5 stars (71)  £4.18
Ed Wood [DVD] [1995]

Ed Wood [DVD] [1995]

DVD ~ Johnny Depp
4.5 out of 5 stars (20)  £2.97
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride [DVD] [2005]

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride [DVD] [2005]

DVD ~ Johnny Depp
4.4 out of 5 stars (56)  £5.98
Beetlejuice [1988] [DVD]

Beetlejuice [1988] [DVD]

DVD ~ Alec Baldwin
4.3 out of 5 stars (35)  £3.98
The Ninth Gate [DVD] [2000]

The Ninth Gate [DVD] [2000]

DVD ~ Johnny Depp
3.7 out of 5 stars (30)  £3.98
› Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below
(3)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
See all 9 tags...

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

14 Reviews
5 star:
 (9)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:
 (3)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars enthralling & entertaining: here is Burton's way of filmmaking..., 10 Aug 2007
By H. Serkan SILAHSOR (Ankara, TURKEY) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
Tim Burton is master of creating foreboding moods, using unique visual techniques and telling strange tales occuring in fantastic worlds mostly inspired by his childhood nightmares and dreams. The result: visually stunning movies with own realities. "Sleepy Hollow" is no exception at all. I reckon this is his homage not only to Washington Irving, but also to great Hammer Films of his youth.

In terms of technical aspects, "Sleepy Hollow" is Burton's most visually spectacular and seamlessly crafted picture so far. Thanks to Emmanuel Lubezki, the cinematography is dazzling. The colors are wonderfully washed out that at first glance it gives the impression that the film was shot black & white. Along with the intensive use of blue filters; moody, dark gray, brown and overcast landscape gives a surreal gothic feel to the picture, making viewers think that the sun never shows its face on Sleepy Hollow.

The art direction is impressive too. Sets are masterfully designed from the foggy town to creepy woods. It's hard to believe that 90 percent of the movie was shot in the studio, on specially constructed sets with some scenes enhanced with CGI (especially Hessian's sequences).

Horror, humor and romance go hand in hand throughout the movie. As always, Johnny Depp impeccably plays constable Ichabod Crane, a man of deep contradiction: Being whimsical all the time, sometimes he is adamant & stalwart when needs to be, sometimes uneasy & wimpy when things go awry. He fearlessly cuts up corpses with Cronenberg-like medical gadgets, but he is afraid of spiders and bugs!.

The only downside of the movie is that romance between Ichabod and Katrina is plastic and half-baked. There's no chemistry evident between them, so it is impossible to accept either tenderness or passion in their affinity. Evidently, their romance is the spice added to the spooky mood of the story.

Last word: absolutely fantastic and entertaining film on every aspect - one of my all-time favourites...
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and entertaining gothic horror, 29 Jan 2008
By T. R. Alexander (East Anglia, UK) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)      
I am a big fan of Tim Burton's films and I would say that Sleepy Hollow has to be my favourite. The film is loosely based on the short story `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irvine and follows New York police constable Ichabod Crane who is sent to the small village of Sleepy Hollow to prove his scientific detection methods by finding who killed a number of the villages residence. During his investigations he discovers a world of magic and the undead while coming to terms with his own past.

This film contains all the elements of a good Tim Burton film including gothic horror, a brilliantly funny script, beautiful visuals and Johnny Depp. The all-star cast all give near perfect performances especially Depp himself. Some of the special effects were somewhat suspect but the headless horseman itself and the overall mood of the film don't suffer and remain brilliantly dark. Sleepy Hollow is a beautifully made film that should be loved by any fan of Burton's films.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic brought to life on the screen: creepy ghost story, but also an oldschool crime-solving story - top notch, 4 Jan 2007
By Klaus van Amelrode "kmcva" - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)      
What an excellent film this is!!!

The setting is superb, scenery and environment are absolutely beautiful,the camerawork is amazing.


Johnny Depp is playing a cowardly detective set to solve some brutal murders in the village of Sleepy Hollow. It turns out to be a really creepy ghost story, but also an oldschool crime-solving story. He portraits his characters with his very own sloppiness, fun and superb acting skills. Miranda Richardson in a pivotal role was equally superb.


Such movies are rare in these days, but Burton has really succeeded in this.Top notch
through out.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars The Movie is Great - This DVD is Not
An uncompromising, dark and bloody fairytale, Sleepy Hollow is truly unforgettable. Full of vision and suspense, and good casting for the most part, it is a movie that begs for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Atli Hafsteinsson

5.0 out of 5 stars Sleepy Hollow
I love this film but then I love Johnny Depp he really plays the part well. Had it on video and when it went onto DVD I bought it. Its a great tongue in cheek film. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. R. G. Burton

4.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Depp is superb
For me,Johnny Depp makes this film.The storyline is absolute nonsense and borders on comedy.Not unlike,Hound of the Baskervilles. Read more
Published 6 months ago by sm

5.0 out of 5 stars A head of the game...
One thing you are certain of with a Tim Burton film, is that it will be a visual feast, and Sleepy Hollow is no exception. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Wowbagger the Infinite

3.0 out of 5 stars Unpleasant but fascinating
I unwisely started to watch this on TV one evening and couldn't stop, as my interest was caught by the story, the characters and the way the village was portrayed, despite its... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Catlady

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good film
This film is not the kind of film I would normally watch, as I am not a fan of horror movies. There are two reasons why I did watch this one: Johnny Depp and Tim Burton... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Schofield

5.0 out of 5 stars Heads will roll...
I first seen this film a few years back and if your expecting a bloody slash-torture-fest you most probebly will be best sticking to Freddy Vs Jason or Saw IV as that is not the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andrew Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars A cracking horror/ old-style crime story. Greatly entertaining stuff!
I watched this film one Monday night on 'Film4' when I was bored. I thought I
was in for another ordinary school night in. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent film!!
This film is a masterpiece! It involves killing and an investigation to go with it. One of Johnny Depps' best performances.
Published 19 months ago by MaxXimus

3.0 out of 5 stars Not so much horror as pantomime !
I was expecting a scary slash-fest...not that those films are my bag incidentally...but I'd heard reports that Sleepy Hollow was a terrific Gothic horror flick. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Arthur Dooley

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

Train Hard...Play Hard

Nike, Gola, Converse, and more
Gear up with up to 60% off athletic and outdoor shoes.

›Shop now

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates