The Devil

As a Drama and Horror film, "The Devil" primarily evokes strong feelings of Fear, Anxiety, and a pervasive sense of the Disturbing, driven by the protagonist Jakub's descent into seemingly motiveless and gory killings amidst a chaotic and morally corrupt 18th-century Poland. Sadness and Empathy are significant, stemming from Jakub's personal tragedies, including his father's death and betrayal by a friend, and the overall bleakness of the historical setting. Disgust and Anger are also prominent, fueled by the graphic violence and the widespread moral decay witnessed. The film further generates Confusion regarding Jakub's mental state and actions, and a deep Melancholy reflecting the grim period and his tragic fate.