Painted Skin

Audience emotional responses for Painted Skin (2008) are primarily driven by its dramatic and fantastical elements. Sadness and Empathy are prominent due to the tragic love triangle, the sacrifices made, and the plight of characters caught in supernatural deception. Anxiety and Anticipation are high as the plot unfolds, revealing the true nature of the spirits and the escalating danger. The fantastical elements contribute to a sense of the Disturbing, Fear, and Awe, particularly concerning the spirits' methods of survival. Love is a central emotion, both the existing marital bond and the spirit's forbidden affection, while Melancholy reflects the film's often somber and poignant tone. Action sequences provide moments of Excitement, but the overall emotional landscape leans heavily into the dramatic and unsettling aspects of its supernatural narrative.