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1. Sleepy Hollow (1999)

R | 105 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people; the culprit is legendary apparition The Headless Horseman.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon

Votes: 383,876 | Gross: $101.07M

2. Christmas Evil (1980)

R | 100 min | Horror, Thriller

A toy factory worker, mentally scarred as a child upon learning Santa Claus is not real, suffers a nervous breakdown after being belittled at work, and embarks on a Yuletide killing spree.

Director: Lewis Jackson | Stars: Brandon Maggart, Jeffrey DeMunn, Dianne Hull, Andy Fenwick

Votes: 8,571

3. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1999 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 105 min | Adventure, Horror, Mystery

Ichabod 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 ... See full summary »

Director: Pierre Gang | Stars: Brent Carver, Rachelle Lefevre, Vlasta Vrana, Kathleen Fee

Votes: 1,187

4. The Member of the Wedding (1952)

TV-G | 93 min | Drama, Family

Her older brother's wedding forces preteen tomboy Frankie to face her own immaturity.

Director: Fred Zinnemann | Stars: Ethel Waters, Julie Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Arthur Franz

Votes: 1,584

5. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980 TV Movie)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Angered 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 ... See full summary »

Director: Henning Schellerup | Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Paul Sand, Meg Foster, Laura Campbell

Votes: 835

6. The Hollow (2004 TV Movie)

R | 83 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

After 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?

Director: Kyle Newman | Stars: Kevin Zegers, Kaley Cuoco, Nick Carter, Ben Scott

Votes: 2,194

7. The Haunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hollow (2002 Video)

Not Rated | 47 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

It's Halloween and friends Nick and Kate are on a mission to find the biggest pumpkin in the patch. Unfortunately, the pumpkin they choose is haunted by the ghost of the Headless Horseman, and he wants his head back.

Stars: Joanna Ruiz, Jules de Jongh, Eric Meyers, Tom Clarke Hill

Votes: 141

8. Sleepy Hollow High (2000)

81 min | Horror, Mystery

5 teenagers are forced to clean up the woods of Sleepy Hollow, but one by one they are decapitated by a man with a jack-o-lantern mask and a sword, but who could it be?

Directors: Chris Arth, Kevin Summerfield | Stars: Meagan Adele Lopez, Ruben Brown, Antonio Benedict, Wendy Donigian

Votes: 517

9. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1972)

G | 13 min | Animation, Short

John Carradine narrates the Washington Irving story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman.

Director: Sam Weiss | Star: John Carradine

Votes: 155

10. Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997 TV Movie)

50 min | Documentary

The history of Christmas and the traditions that make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year.

Stars: Harry Smith, Forrest Church, A.W. Purdue, Elaine Pagels

Votes: 140

11. Much Ado About Something (2001)

70 min | Documentary, Mystery

Did Christopher Marlowe write the works of Shakespeare?

Director: Michael Rubbo | Stars: Michael Rubbo, Bill Browning, Jonathan Bate, John Michell

Votes: 84

12. Seeing Spain (1953)

Approved | 8 min | Documentary, Short

This Traveltalks entry looks at four of Spain's most famous cities, with an emphasis on the Moors and their influence on the country.

Star: James A. FitzPatrick

Votes: 102

13. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
Episode: The Tale of the Midnight Ride (1994)

Not Rated | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Ian Matthews arrives in the legendary town of Sleepy Hollow where he meets a new girlfriend, the tough guy and the notorious Headless horseman

Director: D.J. MacHale | Stars: Tighe Swanson, Rachel Wilson, François Gauthier, Arthur Holden

Votes: 667

14. Charmed (1998–2006)
Episode: The Legend of Sleepy Halliwell (2004)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

The Charmed Ones learn about Magic School and have to determine which magical student has summoned the Headless Horseman who is beheading teachers.

Director: Jon Paré | Stars: Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs, Brian Krause

Votes: 630

15. The Chronicle (2001–2002)
Episode: Bring Me the Head of Tucker Burns (2001)

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Wes and Grace investigate the serial killings committed by a headless biker wearing a jack-o'-lantern helmet, who decapitates seemingly random people with his sword. Tucker and Kristen go on a date.

Director: Sanford Bookstaver | Stars: Chad Willett, Casey Biggs, Len Cordova, Elaine Hendrix

Votes: 9

16. Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1988)
Episode: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1985)

Comedy, Drama, Family

A retell of Washington Irving's 1820 Halloween novel.

Director: Edd Griles | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning, Tim Thomerson

Votes: 59

17. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: The Headless Motorcyclist (1987)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A man who Peter had a quarrel with the night before over a girl is attacked by a headless biker. The cops think Peter send the ghost to attack him. The Ghostbusters must prove their innocence by catching it. Is the girl involved?

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 91

18. Ryan Reeves (2014–2018)
Episode: The History of Christmas Presents (2016)

7 min | Documentary, History

Our current practices for celebrating Christmas began in the middle of the nineteenth century. It changed from a social community event to a private family event with Christmas trees, gift ... See full summary »

Star: Ryan Reeves

19. The Funky Phantom (1971–1972)
Episode: The Headless Horseman (1971)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

When the Looney Duney gets a flat tire in Sleepy Hollow, the gang must walk to town while avoiding the Headless Horseman.

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Julie Bennett, Daws Butler, Tommy Cook, Jerry Dexter

Votes: 9

20. Empire Builders (2018–2022)
Episode: The Spanish Empire (2018)

53 min | Documentary, History

Until the 15th century Spain had not made it's mark as an empire, instead being the object of conquest itself, first by the Romans and then by the Moslem Moors who both occupied much of the... See full summary »

Director: Ian Cross | Stars: Valentina Caldari, Alexander Samson

Votes: 9