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How is the theme of horror presented to the viewer up to The discovery of the fifth body in the film, “Sleepy Hollow”?
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Debi Hopkins Year 10 Media Essay How is the theme of horror presented to the viewer up to The discovery of the fifth body in the film, "Sleepy Hollow"? The film Sleepy Hollow is a fantasy/gothic horror film; the rating 15 tells us it probably has some gore in it. As we watch the film, some parts could also be described as thriller. The director Tim Burton is known for his love of Hammer horror films and before starting work on this film he encouraged his team to watch Hammer horror films like "Black Sunday" and "The Fearless Vampire Killers", as this was the effect he wanted to put across in Sleepy Hollow. The film focuses on images or darkness, conflict, references to torture, isolation, ghosts, violence and a sense of questioning. As far as main characters go, Burton chose an all-star cast of actors of whom he thought...
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