The Phantom Carriage
7.8/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1921
Release Year
Victor Sjöström
Director
Cast
Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm, Concordia Selander
Quick Synopsis
In this story, an alcoholic man with a history of abusive behavior is confronted with a local legend that reveals a grim fate: the last person to die on New Year's Eve before midnight is condemned to drive Death's carriage, tasked with gathering souls for the coming year. Through this supernatural encounter, the man is forced to face the consequences of his actions and reconsider the path of his life.
Detailed Synopsis of The Phantom Carriage
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.
