Soldiers of the Damned

Audience emotional responses for 'Soldiers of the Damned' are dominated by a pervasive sense of **Fear** and **Anxiety**, stemming from the unknown, supernatural threat lurking in the mysterious forest and the constant peril faced by the soldiers behind enemy lines. **Anticipation** builds as the plot unfolds, revealing the deadly nature of the occult mission. Elements of the film are designed to be **Disturbing**, particularly with the disappearances and the Himmler's occult department angle, while moments of **Surprise** punctuate the tension. Despite its action genre component, **Excitement** is often secondary to the overarching dread, and the audience experiences **Confusion** and **Curiosity** regarding the ancient relic and the true nature of the enemy.