Deathwatch

Audience emotional responses for Deathwatch are primarily driven by intense Fear and Anxiety, stemming directly from the supernatural horror and the constant, unseen threat within the trench. The film's 'Horror' and 'War' genres contribute heavily to a profoundly Disturbing atmosphere, marked by psychological breakdown, paranoia, and gruesome violence. Sadness and Melancholy are prominent due to the grim setting of WWI, the despair of the trapped soldiers, and their tragic descent into madness. Empathy is evoked for the characters as they struggle against an incomprehensible evil, while Anger and Disgust arise from the brutal realities of war and the moral decay witnessed. Surprise is generated by the unpredictable supernatural occurrences and the horrific transformations of the soldiers.