A Trip to Sleepy Hollow

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago

I always wanted to see the real Sleepy Hollow, as described by Washington Irving in the story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” published in 1820. (taking place in 1790).

I finally went there and have this video to share. I read from the story, describe why I think it has such a lasting appeal, and show the location as it looks today.

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taxplaya 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

for anyone who is interested in the legend of sleepy hollow, watch this film: http://bit.ly/260f4k @cinemassacre #november #diesirae

iselin90 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

the first experience i had with this was when are you afraid of the dark had an episode similar to this i have read the book im now enteraning the idea of going to sleepy hollow which is bout an hour from my house

Tritoch3601 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I don’t know if you caught this while you were there, but evidently Sleepy Hollow cemetery is also where failed video game titles go to die.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs002.snc3/10931_216923089045_622274045_4260755_4227105_n.jpg

Barstool 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Awesome, a great story that has obviously captured many people’s imagination accompanied by a well thought out narrative and fun video about a place I didn’t know actually existed!

Doresh 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I remember that I’ve watched this cartoon as a kid. Man, did it scared the crap out of me…

And the movie with Johnny Depp is just another reason why I LOVE Tim Burton!

The most fun part of this story? I’m also Hessian – not a headless with a horse, but a horseless with a head ^^ !

Naggeria.net » Cinemassacre – A Trip to Sleepy Hollow 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

[...] I finally went there and have this video to share. I read from the story, describe why I think it has such a lasting appeal, and show the location as it looks today.”(Source: Cinemassacre.com) [...]

Ironvortex 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

awesome .. keep coming back to your site.. just really like what you do thumbs up man !

aryanthegreat 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Can I just say James that I thoroughly enjoyed that video, if you could more of these that would be great (of course only do so if you have the time and patience, I don’t want to be one to pressurise)

allenbomber 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I think this is definitely one of the videos you’ve put more time an thought into, and it shows. Very nice, but as a New Englander, I’ve got to argue in favor of Salem, MA being the Halloween capitol of the world.

doguapo 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

great work, as always, james! i really enjoyed this video, especially the narration. it’s a great thing to see people, like you, committed to prose through different media, a real treat. keep it up!

Amanda M. 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

I’ve always been fascinated with this story, since I saw the Disney version on “A Disney Halloween” as a kid in the 80’s. Judging by the atmosphere in your video of it, it seems to be as disquieting there as seems in the story, especially the wooded areas. I would love to visit the actual town one of these days, and maybe I will in the near future, hopefully. Sorta sucks being ... See all content Hide content

BeartallicA86 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Very awesome video, James! I remember reading the book and watching the Tim Burton movie in middle school. Amazing story! There’s also another place that has always a Halloween charm in the air is Salem, Massachusetts. You should check it out there sometime. Keep up the good work and ROCK ON!!!!

JasperStaal 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hey james,

i saw this clip, and was baffled by the fact this was a somewhat dutch settlement with a dutch church.

Being from The Netherlands myself (city of groningen- a.k.a. mini-amsterdam), this is a very ,very cool thing to know!

I’ve been t vermont and lived in oregon for seven months when i was 17 yrs.old , and a lot of americans dont know New York is actually ... See all content Hide content

Martin Ekdahl 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Nice! I didn’t have the slightest clue Sleepy Hollow really exists. When I’m in the US I have to go there and see it myself. I also would like to visit Jerusalems Lot, Derry and Castle Rock if they exist.

thedeepfix 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Hi James, just to say thanks for another great vid.

I can’t add up all the hours I’ve spent being entertained and informed by your various works on the net, so I just wanted to say thanks; you’re very appreciated, I think your very talented, and when you want to be, VERY funny.

I’m going to ask Santa for the AVGN DVD’s for Xmas!

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Malunis 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Twitter

http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=3221 very interesting video about the real Sleepy Hollow.

likalaruku 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

That was cute, like you were taking us on your little vacation& playing tour guide.

The buildings there look very old & the leaves are nice & red, & the town looks a little more festive in October than most places I’ve seen.

psychobabble 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

I used to live in the Hudson Valley region of NY. One of my jobs was a field service technician for Xerox. One of my accounts was in Sleepy Hollow. I remember the first time I ever went there, all that I thought about was The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I’m glad it also perked your curiosity

You definitely brought back some memories. Well done, as usual, with your work.

The Don of Louisville 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

The only way I can describe this is just this:

Epic Win.

drunkmun 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Once you cross that bridge my friend. The Ghost is through his powers end!

Awesome Gamer 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Great video, James! I showed it to my friend.

Have you seen this version of the story? I remember watching it on TV 10 years ago:

http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi2152857625/

clashkid83 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress

Truly beautiful. i believe you articulated wonderfully why Halloween is so important to us that celebrate the holiday in the true spirit. James, this was just brilliant. i don’t know what else to say.

TiagoJMonteiro 3 months ago on Wordpress

Wow, James. You’re great at scripting.

GodAlliz 3 months ago on Wordpress

I absolutely loved this, James. Maybe more than any video you’ve ever made. I would adore to see more documents like this. Perfect.

kaymation 3 months ago on Wordpress

You should do a review of the many film adaptations of the story, the 1999 one(independant) was awful in my opinion

com85 3 months ago on Wordpress

very intresting, thx for sharing !