Written by: Himamsu Bal - 31009, Grade V
Posted on: 20 November, 2023
"As the Gods Will" is a Japanese movie where school students are compelled to participate in childhood games, such as Red Light, Green Light. The movie consists of five classes, each with its own unique game:
1st Period: Move, and You Are Dead
In the first period, the teacher's head explodes, revealing a Daruma doll. Anyone who moves risks having their head blown up. A button behind the doll promises salvation, but it is not an easy task to press it. Only when two participants remain does someone manage to press the button and emerge victorious.
2nd Period: Scratch My Back
Unexpectedly, a Japanese cat emerges from the floor, targeting those in rat costumes. The students discover a bell that must be shot at the cat's neck to survive.
3rd Period: Kagome Kagome
Four Kokeshi dolls announce that they are playing Kagome Kagome, a Japanese game where players guess who is behind them. Two students die before the dolls self-destruct.
4th Period: I Hate Liars
A white bear on a skateboard confronts the students, demanding truth or death. Two students die for supposedly lying. Eventually, it is revealed that the bear was a liar, as it was, in fact, a black bear.
5th Period: Kick the Can
Five surviving students play a game where one becomes the devil, and the rest must hide. If caught, they go to a cell. Surprisingly, everyone survives, and they all receive popsicles. Three popsicles predict death, while two promise life.
God's Children
The two students who survive are considered God's children. An explanation unfolds: those who survive are labelled as God's children, while those who perish are deemed evil.
Overall, "As the Gods Will" presents a thrilling narrative, with each period introducing unique challenges. It has unexpected twists and turns, which makes it interesting.
