The Headless Horseman
The village of Sleepy Hollow is getting ready to greet the new schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who is coming from New York. 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 begins to pursue the 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 there many who would like to see him leave the village altogether.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Adventure |
| Director | Edward D. Venturini |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic gothic tale, relying on an atmosphere of superstitious dread and the petty conflicts of a small community. It explores the theme of an outsider confronting dark secrets and local prejudice.
What lingers after viewing is the effective intertwining of human malice and supernatural folklore, building suspense towards its iconic climax. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Edward D. Venturini
Best Watched
Watch by lamplight on a dark evening to best capture its folk-horror ambiance.
🎭 Cast
Will Rogers
Ichabod crane
Lois Meredith
Katrina Van Tassel
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Abraham Van Brunt ('Brom Bones')
Charles E. Graham
Hans Van Ripper
Mary Foy
Dame Martling
Bernard A. Reinold
Baltus Van Tassel ('Bernard Reinold')
Downing Clarke
Dominie Heckwelder
Jerry Devine
Adrian Van Ripper
James Sheridan
Jethro Martling ('Sheridan Tansey')
Kay McCausland
Elsa Vanderdonck
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