The Dark Hours

The Dark Hours, a Horror/Thriller, primarily evokes intense Fear and Anxiety due to its home invasion plot involving a violent former patient and his accomplice. The audience experiences a strong sense of the Disturbing through the antagonist's "twisted games" and the psychological torment inflicted. Anticipation is high as the plot unfolds with unpredictable threats and revelations, while Surprise punctuates key plot points. Underlying the immediate horror are feelings of Anger and Disgust towards the perpetrators, alongside Empathy for the family's desperate struggle, especially given the protagonist's terminal illness which also contributes to a sense of Sadness and Melancholy.