Brom Van Brunt was a supporting character of Sleepy Hollow.
He is portrayed by Casper Van Dien.
Background[]
Personality[]
Brom was a tough and dashing man. He was in love with Katrina, and his determination to make sure she was in love with him went as far as Brom keeping other men from socializing with her. By all accounts; Brom loved Katrina for real, not just for her money. Brom was all brawn and no brains, and thusly was the head of a circle of go-lucky brutes that were respected by most people in the town. He immediately became a problem for anyone who he felt threatened by, but was more of a nuisance than a threat. Brom was also extremely courageous (and that combined with his stupidity resulted in his downfall). In spite of being a jerk, Brom was not a bully, and would also help people in danger (which also resulted in his downfall). He also was willing to work together with Ichabod to help the other people of the town.
Physical Appearance[]
Brom has brown hair, and has a tan Jacket and a white shirt, and has brown eyes. Brom is the strongest man in Sleepy Hollow.
Role in the film[]
When Ichabod Crane first came into Sleepy Hollow, he ran into Katrina Van Tassell, instantly earning Brom's ire. To intimidate Ichabod, he dressed up as the Hessian Horse Man.
About a week later, the Horse Man was sent to kill the Killian family and succeeded. When Brom heard the screaming of young Thomas he rode off on his horse. When the Hessian rode off on his horse Brom shot him with his musket. Brom got off his horse and walked over to the Hessian. When the horseman got back up from the ground Brom tried to hit him with his musket, but the Hessian hit him with the handle of his sword. When Ichabod rode back from the woods, he saw that Brom grabbed two sickles. He ran up to Brom and told Him that the horseman was not after him but Brom didn't listen. Brom started fighting the Hessian and got cut in half.
Despite their rivalry, Ichabod was horrified by the man's death and felt sad for him. He even avenges him by returning the horseman to Hell.