Dawn of the Dead

Audience emotional responses are dominated by intense Fear and Anxiety, driven by the relentless threat of fast-moving zombies and the constant struggle for survival in a confined, yet vulnerable, shopping mall. The film's graphic violence and the brutal, sudden nature of the zombie attacks evoke strong Disturbing feelings and moments of Surprise. Underlying these are elements of Disgust from the gore, Sadness for the loss of life and normalcy, and Empathy for the desperate plight of the survivors.