House of Wax

House of Wax (2005) primarily evokes strong feelings of Fear and Anxiety as the audience witnesses the characters being relentlessly hunted and trapped in a macabre, deserted town. The film's central premise of people being turned into realistic wax figures, combined with the gruesome visuals, generates significant Disturbing responses and Disgust. Anticipation is high due to the constant suspense and build-up to violent encounters, while Surprise comes from jump scares and plot developments. Anger may arise from the villains' cruelty or characters' poor decisions. Other emotions like Empathy for the victims, and brief moments of Relief, are also present, but the overall experience is dominated by dread and unease.