1. Critical Analysis: Sleepy Hollow
(Ebert 2) This important theme becomes somewhat apparent when the movie begins. ... What makes Sleepy Hollow an enjoyable horror movie is its appreciation of tragedy. ... Unlike most horror films that use fast cuts and fast action, Burton shoots the Headless Horseman's scenes in either Medium shots or wide angles. ... Tim Burton knows that his movie works as a mixture of B-Movie and thriller styles. And he does a fairly good job of keeping the viewer engulfed in this movie. ...
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- Grade Level: High School