The Crush

Audience emotional responses to 'The Crush' are heavily dominated by a sense of **Disturbing** unease, stemming from the unsettling nature of a 14-year-old's obsessive and vengeful actions. This leads to high levels of **Anxiety** and **Fear** for the protagonist as he becomes the target of her escalating psychological and physical torment. **Anger** and **Disgust** are prominent reactions to Adrienne's manipulative behavior and the violation of boundaries. Despite its 'Romance' genre tag, the film functions more as a psychological thriller and drama, evoking significant **Empathy** for the victim's plight and a pervasive sense of **Sadness** for the destructive consequences of the 'crush'.