The Boy

The audience's primary emotional responses are dominated by a pervasive sense of Fear and Anxiety, stemming from the unsettling premise of a budding child serial killer. The film consistently evokes a strong feeling of being Disturbed by the boy's actions and psychological state. Anticipation builds as viewers are kept on edge, wondering what the boy will do next. Underlying these intense reactions are feelings of Sadness for the tragic circumstances and Disgust at the horrific acts depicted.