The Dark and the Wicked

Audience emotional responses are dominated by intense Fear, Anxiety, and a pervasive sense of the Disturbing, reflecting the film's relentless and oppressive psychological horror. Sadness and Melancholy are prominent due to the themes of grief and loss, set against a bleak, isolated backdrop. Surprise and Disgust contribute to the visceral horror, while Anticipation builds dread. Empathy, Confusion, and Curiosity arise from the characters' desperate struggle against an unknown, malevolent force.