Mama

Audience emotional responses are primarily driven by intense fear and anxiety, stemming from the malevolent supernatural entity, Mama, and the constant threat she poses to the children and their new guardians. The film is highly disturbing due to its macabre visuals, the children's feral state, and Mama's tragic yet terrifying nature. Surprise is frequently evoked through jump scares and plot reveals, while anticipation builds constant dread. Underlying these horror and thriller elements are significant feelings of sadness and empathy for the traumatized children and the desperate struggle of their uncle and his girlfriend to protect them, culminating in a poignant and unsettling conclusion.