The Phantom Carriage (1921)

A man struggling with alcoholism and a history of abusive behavior is given a chance at change when he hears a local legend. The legend says the last person to die on New Year's Eve takes over Death's duties for the year, collecting souls worldwide. Driven by desperation and self-reflection, the protagonist journeys into this strange world, exploring redemption and responsibility as he confronts his past. He fights to become the person he should have been before his time as Death's temporary replacement ends.