Lost River

Audience emotional responses for Lost River are primarily dominated by a sense of **Sadness** and **Melancholy**, reflecting the film's 'dark fairy tale' atmosphere set in a desolate, abandoned city and the struggles of its characters. High levels of **Anxiety** and **Fear** are evoked by the family's desperate fight for survival and their encounters within a 'macabre underworld.' **Empathy** is strongly felt for Billy's efforts to protect her home and children, while **Curiosity** is a key emotion driven by Bones' discovery of the city's dark mystery. The overall experience is often **Disturbing** due to the grim and surreal elements of the narrative.