The King of Pigs

The King of Pigs is a bleak and intense animated drama-thriller. The audience's emotional responses are dominated by Sadness, Anxiety, and a profound sense of Disturbance, reflecting the film's unflinching portrayal of brutal high school bullying and its long-lasting psychological trauma. Strong Empathy is evoked for the victims, alongside Anger at the systemic injustice and the perpetrators. A pervasive Melancholy underscores the characters' reflections on their painful past, while Fear and Anticipation build as the dark memories are slowly revealed. The film's graphic content and themes of violence and despair leave a lasting impression of Disgust and Guilt, offering little in the way of positive emotions like joy or hope.