Angst

Angst is a relentless and deeply unsettling psychological horror-thriller. Audience emotional responses are overwhelmingly dominated by intense Fear, constant Anxiety, and a profound sense of being Disturbing by the protagonist's sadistic actions and unhinged psychology. This is compounded by strong Disgust at the depravity and violence, and a pervasive Anticipation of the killer's next horrifying move. Anger is directed at the perpetrator's actions, while Sadness and Empathy are felt for the helpless victims. The film's bleak atmosphere and the killer's troubled backstory also contribute to a subtle sense of Melancholy and Guilt for the viewer witnessing such extreme depravity.