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25 Years Later, 'Sleepy Hollow' Is Still Tim Burton's Only Scary Movie

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25 years after its release, Tim Burton's cult classic 'Sleepy Hollow' remains his sole foray into genuine horror territory.
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  • Despite his penchant for gothic aesthetics, Burton has never made another film that aims to truly scare audiences like 'Sleepy Hollow' did in 1999.
  • With its chilling Headless Horseman antagonist and creepy Burtonesque visuals, 'Sleepy Hollow' stands apart in the director's filmography as his one and only bona fide horror movie.
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