Basic Instinct

Audience emotional responses for Basic Instinct are dominated by the film's intense thriller and mystery elements. High **Anxiety** (19%) is constant due to the dangerous cat-and-mouse game and escalating body count. **Anticipation** (12%) is strong as viewers eagerly await the next twist and the revelation of the killer's identity. **Curiosity** (9%), **Confusion** (9%), and a sense of the **Disturbing** (9%) are central, driven by the intricate mystery, contradicting evidence, Catherine Tramell's manipulative nature, and the brutal murders. **Fear** (7%) arises from the palpable threat to the protagonist and the chilling unpredictability of the villain. **Surprise** (6%) is generated by the film's numerous plot twists and reveals, while **Disgust** (5%) is evoked by the graphic violence and the morally ambiguous characters. **Anger** (4%) can be felt towards the manipulative antagonist and the protagonist's often self-destructive choices.