Mimic

Mimic, as a horror-sci-fi film, primarily evokes strong feelings of Fear and Anxiety due to its grotesque, evolving insectoid monsters that can mimic human form, creating a pervasive sense of dread and paranoia. The visual nature of the creatures and the dire consequences of the biological experiment gone wrong contribute significantly to a Disturbing and Disgusted audience response. There's also considerable Anticipation and Surprise as the plot unfolds, revealing the creatures' capabilities and the escalating threat. Underlying these are elements of Curiosity about the creatures' evolution and a degree of Empathy and Sadness for the initial victims and the characters battling this man-made plague, coupled with a subtle sense of Guilt stemming from the protagonist's role in creating the problem.