Hannibal Rising

Audience emotional responses for Hannibal Rising are primarily dominated by a profound sense of Sadness and Melancholy stemming from Hannibal's tragic childhood loss and the grim wartime setting. This grief quickly transforms into intense Anger and a strong Anticipation for his relentless quest for vengeance. The film generates significant Anxiety and Fear as Hannibal's methods become increasingly brutal, leading to Disturbing and Disgusting moments. While there's a dark Satisfaction in seeing his retribution, a complex Empathy is also evoked for the traumatized young man, alongside Curiosity about his transformation into the iconic villain.