The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) is designed to elicit intense negative emotional responses. Audiences primarily experience overwhelming Fear and sustained Anxiety as the protagonists are relentlessly hunted by the deranged Hewitt family and the iconic Leatherface. The film's graphic violence, cannibalism, and the sheer depravity of the villains contribute heavily to feelings of being Disturbing and Disgust. Moments of Surprise arise from sudden attacks and shocking reveals, while a degree of Empathy and Sadness is felt for the victims' brutal fates. Any positive emotions are minimal, overshadowed by the pervasive dread and horror.