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The Phantom Carriage

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1921 | 108 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Midsommar, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1921: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Victor Sjöström

  • Victor SjöströmDavid Holm
  • Hilda BorgströmMrs. Holm
  • Tore SvennbergGeorges
  • Astrid HolmSister Edit
  • Concordia SelanderEdit's Mother
  • Lisa LundholmSister Maria
  • Tor WeijdenGustafsson
  • Einar AxelssonDavid's Brother
  • Olof ÅsDriver
  • Nils AréhnPrison Chaplain