Punisher: War Zone

Audience emotional responses for Punisher: War Zone are dominated by the intense and brutal nature of the film. **Anger** is a primary emotion, fueled by Frank Castle's relentless pursuit of justice against despicable criminals and the audience's own moral outrage at the villains' actions. This is closely followed by **Excitement** from the relentless, over-the-top action sequences and **Anxiety** due to the constant threat to innocent lives and Frank's precarious vigilante existence. The graphic violence and grotesque villains, particularly Jigsaw and his deranged brother, evoke strong feelings of being **Disturbed** and **Disgust**. There's also significant **Anticipation** for the next violent confrontation and a grim **Satisfaction** when Frank delivers his brutal form of justice. Underneath the action, **Empathy** for Frank's tragic past and the endangered innocent family, along with a sense of **Sadness** for the grim world he inhabits, contribute to the overall dark and visceral emotional landscape.