Restraint

Based on the 'Drama, Thriller' genre and the plot, the audience's emotional responses would be dominated by a pervasive sense of Anxiety and Anticipation as the criminal Ron holds Andrew hostage and the situation escalates with unforeseen twists. Fear would be prominent due to Ron's violent nature and the constant threat to the characters. A strong undercurrent of Sadness and Melancholy would arise from Andrew's agoraphobia and his past loss, as well as Dale's desperate circumstances. Empathy would be felt for Andrew's vulnerability and potentially for Dale's difficult position. The plot's unexpected turns would elicit Surprise, while Ron's actions and the psychological manipulation contribute to a Disturbing atmosphere.