The movie Sleepy Hollow directed by Tim Burton was set in the 1700s. In summary, it is based on an old folklore that was published by Washington Irving in the 1800s about a character named Ichabod Crane being sent to the town of Sleepy Hollow to solve a mysterious case of reoccurring decapitations (Maslin). Burtons modern take on Sleepy Hollow connects more to modern United States culture and society than one would think. While it is a fictional horror film, it draws several connections to current times shedding light on corruption within the judicial system, ignorance towards things outside of our comfort zones, and generational and societal change. It is no secret that police brutality is talked about everywhere in today’s society. Just
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In a review on Sleepy Hollow written by film critic Roger Ebert, a correlation was drawn between the time period in the movie and the actual time period in which the movie was created. The movie takes place precisely between 1799 and 1800 while it was being filmed between 1999 and 2000. This theory of transformation transitions into the idea of moving from "barbaric" punishments towards real justice. Just because things were done or approached in a particular way does not mean they have to remain that way forever. Ebert explains that Cranes job is to bring real justice to the town and solving the mysterious case. This may also correlate to our society getting closer to "real justice" which is what Crane strives for. When Crane arrives at Sleepy Hollow he hears many stories or this headless horseman and is reluctant to believe even the slightest bit in these seemingly ridiculous fantasies. He thinks that it may be in fact someone who lives in the town, which is a more practical way of thinking. However, he is quick to learn that he actually knows little about what is actually going on behind the hessian attacks which turns out to be witchcraft and legends coming to life. There is a plot shifting scene in the movie where Ichabod Crane chooses to become more open minded when speaking with a young woman named Katrina Van Tassel who he has formed a trusting relationship with subtly hints at witchcraft. When Crane lets go of all his ignorance, he is able to have an open mind a bring justice to the town of Sleepy
In a review on Sleepy Hollow written by film critic Roger Ebert, a correlation was drawn between the time period in the movie and the actual time period in which the movie was created. The movie takes place precisely between 1799 and 1800 while it was being filmed between 1999 and 2000. This theory of transformation transitions into the idea of moving from "barbaric" punishments towards real justice. Just because things were done or approached in a particular way does not mean they have to remain that way forever. Ebert explains that Cranes job is to bring real justice to the town and solving the mysterious case. This may also correlate to our society getting closer to "real justice" which is what Crane strives for. When Crane arrives at Sleepy Hollow he hears many stories or this headless horseman and is reluctant to believe even the slightest bit in these seemingly ridiculous fantasies. He thinks that it may be in fact someone who lives in the town, which is a more practical way of thinking. However, he is quick to learn that he actually knows little about what is actually going on behind the hessian attacks which turns out to be witchcraft and legends coming to life. There is a plot shifting scene in the movie where Ichabod Crane chooses to become more open minded when speaking with a young woman named Katrina Van Tassel who he has formed a trusting relationship with subtly hints at witchcraft. When Crane lets go of all his ignorance, he is able to have an open mind a bring justice to the town of Sleepy