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Sleepy Hollow (1999) — Screenplay

A rational New York detective is dispatched to a superstitious village where a string of beheadings forces him to confront a legendary ghostly rider.

Written by
Andrew Kevin Walker, Kevin Yagher, Washington Irving
Genre
Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
Length
133 pages

Walker's script masterfully balances detective procedural logic against gothic folklore, creating a tone that is both eerie and playful. The tight structure of the investigation and Crane's evolving skepticism offer a clear study in character arc, while the vivid world-building immerses readers in a dark, atmospheric 18th-century setting.

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