Mara

The primary emotional responses for 'Mara' are dominated by **Fear** and **Anxiety**, stemming from the core horror premise of a sleep demon causing terrifying deaths and the protagonist's desperate struggle to survive and protect a child. **Disturbing** elements arise from the graphic nature of the attacks and the psychological toll of sleep deprivation. The mystery surrounding the demon's origins and how to defeat it fuels significant **Curiosity** and **Anticipation**. **Surprise** is present through jump scares and plot revelations, while **Empathy** is felt for the young witness and the protagonist as she becomes a victim of the curse.