Kinds of Kindness

Audience emotional responses to 'Kinds of Kindness' are primarily dominated by a sense of being **Disturbing** and experiencing high **Anxiety**, reflecting the film's unsettling horror and dramatic elements, particularly the bizarre and tense scenarios. **Confusion** is a significant emotion, stemming from the film's fragmented, surreal narrative style, characteristic of director Yorgos Lanthimos, which prompts viewers to actively piece together meaning. The 'Comedy' genre contributes **Humor**, though it's typically dark, absurd, and uncomfortable, rather than lighthearted. **Fear** is present as a psychological dread from the bleak and bizarre situations, while **Sadness** and **Melancholy** arise from the dramatic exploration of characters struggling against predetermined paths and often bleak outcomes.