The Ring

The Ring (2002) is a quintessential psychological horror and mystery film. Audience emotional responses are dominated by intense **Fear** and **Anxiety** as the characters race against time to escape a supernatural curse. The film's unsettling imagery and the tragic backstory of Samara evoke strong feelings of **Disturbing** and **Surprise** through its jump scares and plot reveals. A significant portion of the audience also experiences **Anticipation** and **Curiosity** as they follow Rachel's investigation into the origins of the cursed tape and Samara's past. While primarily terrifying, there's also a degree of **Empathy** for the protagonists and even the antagonist's tragic fate, alongside a sense of **Disgust** from the grim visuals and a pervasive **Melancholy** due to the bleak and unresolved ending.