Elves

Audience emotional responses for 'Elves' would be heavily dominated by Fear and Anxiety, stemming from the constant threat of the monstrous elves and the family's desperate struggle for survival. The unsettling nature of the creatures and the isolated, religious community would evoke significant Disturbing feelings. Sadness and Empathy would arise from the dramatic plight of the family caught in a life-or-death battle, while Surprise would be present from the initial reveal of the elves' true, terrifying form and the escalating danger. Anger would also be felt due to the dire circumstances and the actions of those involved.