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So we’re breaking into the Fewdio coverage to talk about an interesting short film that made its way to me via its director.  Now, I’m always happy when directors want me to take a look at their stuff–it’s a sign they trust my word and capacity for honest coverage.  So when Davide Melini  dropped us a line to talk about his short horror film The Puzzle, I knew I had to have a look.

And man, I’m glad I did.  He’s put it up on YouTube, and you can find it by just clicking on the name above.  It’s a quick four minutes of film, not counting the end credits, and it’s a real winner.  All about a mother who enjoys jigsaw puzzles and her profligate, money-wasting son, the ending is one that comes out of nowhere.  My jaw dropped when the whole thing finally put itself together, mostly because Melini has built a short, sharp and simple little film that delivers maximum punch from one great twist.

Seriously, when you catch the ending from this little winner you’re going to be just amazed.  I definitely was.  Invest four minutes in The Puzzle and you’ll get a fast little burst of freaky horror and thrills that’ll leave you breathless for easily five minutes afterward.  Not a bad return, I’d say.

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