The Handmaid's Tale

As a dystopian Drama, Romance, and Sci-Fi film, 'The Handmaid's Tale' elicits a strong array of negative and somber emotions. The most prominent responses include **Sadness**, **Empathy**, **Anxiety**, **Fear**, **Anger**, **Disgust**, **Disturbing**, and **Melancholy**. These reflect the oppressive, dehumanizing regime of Gilead, the constant threat and loss of freedom experienced by Kate and other Handmaids, and the profound injustice of their situation. Viewers deeply empathize with Kate's plight and feel anger towards the system. Despite the grim setting, **Hope** and **Love** emerge through Kate's forbidden relationship with Nick and the nascent resistance movement, offering crucial, albeit fragile, counterpoints to the despair. **Anticipation** and **Curiosity** are also present as the audience follows Kate's struggle and the unfolding of the bleak future world.