Murder by Numbers

Audience emotional responses for 'Murder by Numbers' are primarily driven by the film's Crime, Mystery, and Thriller genres. High **Anxiety** and **Anticipation** dominate as viewers follow the intense cat-and-mouse game between the calculating teenage killers and the determined detectives. **Curiosity** is strong, fueled by the mystery of how the 'perfect' crime was executed and how it will be unraveled. A significant sense of **Disturbing** arises from the cold, arrogant nature of the murders committed by privileged youths 'just for the kick,' leading to **Anger** at their injustice and the framing of an innocent person. **Fear** is present for the victims and the framed individual, while **Surprise** comes from unexpected plot twists and revelations, particularly concerning detective Cassie Mayweather's troubled past.