Bad Santa 2

Bad Santa 2, as a dark comedy, primarily elicits **Humor** through its crude and offensive jokes. The **Crime** genre elements, centered around the heist, generate **Anxiety** and **Anticipation** for the audience. The **Drama** aspects, particularly Willie's struggles with addiction, his dysfunctional family, and his complex relationship with Thurman, contribute to feelings of **Empathy**, **Sadness**, and **Melancholy**. While there are moments of **Joy** and **Happiness** from the comedic payoffs, the film also evokes **Disgust** and **Anger** due to the characters' deplorable behavior and the overall bleak tone.