The Phantom Carriage

The Phantom Carriage

Do the Dead Come Back? Can Your Soul Leave Your Body...And Return Again?

Directed by Victor Sjöström

Produced by SF Studios

1921108 min7.8 / 10

A haunting moral fable about redemption and damnation, using supernatural horror and spectral visions to confront an alcoholic man with the consequences of his cruelty.

An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.

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  • Is The Phantom Carriage sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Phantom Carriage one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Is The Phantom Carriage scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Phantom Carriage easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does The Phantom Carriage end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Phantom Carriage violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

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Surprise81

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Love95

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