Shadow

Audience emotional responses for 'Shadow' are dominated by intense Fear and Anxiety as protagonists are relentlessly pursued, captured, and subjected to torture. The film's grim atmosphere and the 'freak' antagonist contribute heavily to a sense of the Disturbing. A significant twist ending delivers a strong dose of Surprise and Confusion, leaving viewers unsettled by a reality 'worse than nightmare'. Disgust towards the antagonist's actions and Anger at the initial aggressors are also prominent, alongside Empathy for the victims.