Bait

Audience emotional responses for 'Bait' are dominated by the visceral terror and suspense inherent in its horror and action genres. **Fear** and **Anxiety** are the most prominent emotions, driven by the constant threat of 12-foot sharks in a confined, flooded supermarket. This is amplified by **Excitement** and **Anticipation** during intense survival sequences and impending attacks. **Surprise** is frequently evoked through jump scares and sudden appearances of the predators, while the grim premise and graphic elements contribute to a sense of the **Disturbing**. Despite the fantastical premise, **Empathy** is felt for the trapped characters, with moments of **Hope** and **Relief** interspersed throughout their desperate struggle for survival.