Shortcut to Happiness

Audience emotional responses for 'Shortcut to Happiness' are primarily driven by its blend of dark comedy, personal drama, and fantastical elements. Humor and Happiness stem from the ironic success Jabez achieves and the quirky portrayal of the Devil. However, these are balanced by significant Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy as viewers witness Jabez's initial struggles, the hollowness of his ill-gotten gains, and the loss of his friendships. Anticipation and Hope arise from the possibility of him breaking his Faustian pact, while Surprise and Anxiety are present due to the supernatural deal and its unexpected consequences, including the disturbing accidental death.