The Phantom Carriage (1921)

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.

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror

What to watch after The Phantom Carriage

• Wild Strawberries (1957) — Victor Sjöström appears in both
• Cries & Whispers (1972) — Two steps away in the credits
• Fanny and Alexander (1982) — Two steps away in the credits
• Persona (1966) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Virgin Spring (1960) — Same feel: dark, moralistic
• Winter Light (1963) — Two steps away in the credits