High-Rise

High-Rise elicits a profoundly unsettling and disturbing emotional response, driven by its depiction of societal collapse and human depravity. Viewers experience high levels of anxiety and fear as the high-rise descends into chaos, coupled with significant disgust and anger at the escalating violence, class struggle, and misogyny. A pervasive sense of sadness and melancholy underscores the tragic breakdown of norms, while confusion arises from the surreal and rapid descent into mayhem. Empathy is felt for the protagonist navigating this escalating nightmare, alongside a morbid curiosity about the extent of the breakdown.