The Gingerbread Man

The primary emotional responses for 'The Gingerbread Man' are driven by its intense thriller and crime elements. Audiences experience high levels of Anxiety and Anticipation as lawyer Rick Magruder becomes increasingly embroiled in the dangerous situation involving Mallory Doss and her unstable father, Dixon. Fear is prominent due to the constant threat to lives, while Surprise arises from plot twists and Dixon's unpredictable actions. Disturbing elements stem from Dixon's menacing nature and the escalating danger, complemented by Anger towards the antagonist and Empathy for the characters caught in the perilous web.