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The Phantom Carriage (1921)

A drunk discovers there is truth behind a legend that the last person to die before the New Year must become the new driver of the Phantom Carriage, which collects the souls of the freshly dead, for an entire year.

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© 1921 Svensk Filmindustri

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The Phantom Carriage

Title	The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Runtime	1 hr. 47 min.
Director	Victor Sjöström
Country	Sweden
Studio	Criterion Collection
Genres	Drama
Description	In Victor Sjöström's influential silent film, a drunk discovers there is truth behind a legend that the last person to die before the New Year must become the new driver of the Phantom Carriage, which collects the souls of the freshly dead, for an entire year.

29 days ago

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It starts off slow, but it gets better, and the music was just swell. Dig the stop-over at the Slumstation.

29 days ago

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Incredible! The special effects were more ghostly than any modern ghosts in the most recent of films! Very deep plot - simply amazing throughout!

29 days ago

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Incredible! The special effects were more ghostly than any modern ghosts in the most recent of films! Very deep plot - simply amazing throughout!

about 1 month ago

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I actually clicked on it not realizing that it was a 1921 black and white silent movie. At first, I had no idea what to expect, but Im pretty open-minded so I figured I'd spend a few minutes and see what its like. I really, really enjoyed it and felt like it compelled me and moved me more than most modern day films. For nearly a 100 year old film and silent, the music and background is simply amazing. If you are looking for a unique,movie-watching experience check this out.

2 months ago

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At first I had my doubts. The description doesn't do the film justice. This is not just another creepy horror-flick, but is a truly powerful and emotional film. This is one of the best examples silent-era magic that would be nearly impossible to effectively create as a modern film.

The 'evils of demon rum' was a common theme of the period, but is used here only as an ancillary to the greater theme of the power of love, and its role in the redemption of the soul. An ambitious subject for any film, but never more effectively done in any film, silent or otherwise (IMHO).

about 1 year ago

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Good movie about second chances!