The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

The audience's emotional response is dominated by intense Disgust and a deeply Disturbing feeling, stemming from the film's graphic depiction of torture, cannibalism, and the barbaric nature of the crime boss. High levels of Anxiety are present due to the constant threat looming over the secretive romance, coupled with significant Anger directed at the antagonist's cruelty. Underlying these strong negative emotions are Sadness and Empathy for the tragic plight of the wife and her gentle lover, whose doomed Love story forms the emotional core amidst the brutality. The film's uncompromising and bleak narrative ensures minimal positive emotional engagement.