The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 1999

Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1999).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Release Date: 10/23/1999 (US).
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 45m (Source 1) or 1h 36m (Source 2). Self-correction: Since there are conflicting runtimes, I should be careful. I will mention the runtime if needed, or avoid if it creates ambiguity, but usually, I'll pick one or state the range if allowed, but the prompt says "only verifiable facts". I'll stick to the info provided.
Plot: Ichabod Crane, a Yankee wanderer, arrives in Sleepy Hollow and becomes the new schoolmaster. He meets Katrina Van Tassel and fantasizes about marrying her to inherit her father's rich estate. Her suitor, Brom Bones, is a blacksmith who wants to scare Ichabod away by dressing as the legendary Headless Horseman. During the prank,