Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog, as a dark comedy and drama, primarily elicits Humor through its sharp satire and absurd premise of manufacturing a war. This is coupled with significant Anticipation and Anxiety as the characters navigate the high-stakes deception. The 'drama' elements bring forth Sadness and Melancholy from the sobering implications of media manipulation and political cynicism, alongside Disgust and Anger at the system being portrayed. Moments of Joy, Happiness, and Relief are present when the characters' schemes succeed, but these are often tinged with the film's underlying critical tone.