# The Puzzle (2008)

> A mother's quiet puzzle night becomes a claustrophobic nightmare when an ordinary game reveals an ominous hidden side.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6148

## Facts

- Runtime: 5 min
- Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Director: Davide Melini, Alberto Gómez
- Cast: Cachito Noguera, Alessandro Fornari
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1236399/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, claustrophobic, foreboding, late night horror viewing, short film showcase

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