Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder primarily evokes intense feelings of Fear, Anxiety, and being Disturbing due to its psychological horror, grotesque hallucinations, and the protagonist's descent into a fragmented reality. A significant sense of Confusion and Anticipation is maintained as the audience tries to piece together the mystery of Jacob's experiences. Underlying these are deep feelings of Sadness and Empathy for Jacob's tragic struggle with PTSD and his ultimate fate, alongside a pervasive Melancholy tone. The film also elicits Surprise through its unsettling imagery and plot revelations, and a degree of Disgust from its visceral content, culminating in a sense of Relief and Hope in its profound, albeit somber, resolution.