The Headless Horseman
Sleepy Hollow
An evil force has invaded the small village of Sleepy Hollow. With heads being found far apart from their bodies people are terrified. The locals whispers would lead travelers to believe that a creature known as the Headless Horseman is responsible, exacting revenge for its own untimely demise many years before. Chris Walken is the perfect part for this role and he is part of the reason the horseman’s becomes so terrifying. Yes, he is headless, but there are flashbacks that we get to see Walkens crazy eyes and frightening teeth. The intense fear caused by the Horseman’s various appearances around town were nearly as lethal as the raw physical power with which he operated. The character is evil and malevolent, a vicious killer with no remorse.
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I loved this movie, and the Headless Horseman was epic in his monstrous glory, but I agree the flashbacks to Christopher Walken’s wild eyes and maniacal behavior was what gave it that extra umph. Really fun choice, and I’m loving all the Burton reviews and dark movie choices for the month. Great work guys.