The Wages of Fear

The primary emotional responses to 'The Wages of Fear' are dominated by intense Anxiety and Anticipation as the audience is plunged into the high-stakes, perilous mission of transporting nitroglycerine. This is coupled with significant Excitement from the action sequences and the constant threat of explosion, leading to a strong sense of Fear for the characters' lives. The 'Drama' genre elements contribute to Sadness and Empathy for the team facing overwhelming odds and potential sacrifices, with moments of Relief and Satisfaction only emerging after overcoming immediate dangers.