Shakes the Clown

Audience emotional responses for 'Shakes the Clown' are dominated by a unique blend of dark humor and underlying melancholy. The film's comedic elements, often absurd and cynical, generate significant **Humor**. This is balanced by **Sadness** and **Melancholy** stemming from Shakes' personal struggles with alcoholism and depression. As the plot shifts into a crime drama, **Anxiety** and **Empathy** become prominent, driven by Shakes being framed for murder and his desperate attempts to clear his name. There's also a sense of **Anger** at the injustice and the perpetrators, alongside **Disturbing** undertones from the darker aspects of the clown world and the crime itself. **Anticipation** builds as the mystery unfolds, while **Joy** and **Happiness** are present but often tinged with the film's overall cynical and gritty tone.