Puzzle

In the unsettling thriller Puzzle, released in 2014, the story begins with a harrowing attempt at escape when high school student Azusa leaps from her school's rooftop but miraculously survives. This act of desperation sets the stage for a spiraling descent into chaos as her school becomes a macabre playground for masked figures who seize control, imprisoning a pregnant teacher while the head director and several male students mysteriously vanish. With an atmosphere thick with tension and dread, Azusa is thrust into a nightmarish puzzle where the stakes are alarmingly high.

As the narrative unfolds, Azusa receives an enigmatic envelope containing pieces of a puzzle from her classmate Shigeo, which she soon realizes holds the key to unraveling the sinister events engulfing her school. Driven by a mix of fear and determination, her quest leads her into a web of dark secrets and unimaginable revelations that challenge her understanding of trust and survival. The film explores themes of isolation, the fragility of youth, and the grim realities lurking beneath the surface of everyday life. With its blend of horror and psychological thrills, Puzzle invites viewers to confront not only the literal mysteries at hand but also the deeper anxieties that come with adolescence, making it a compelling watch for those drawn to stories that keep them on the edge of their seats.