Backcountry

Audience emotional responses for 'Backcountry' are dominated by intense fear, anxiety, and disturbing elements, reflecting the film's core as a survival horror. The escalating dread of being lost in the unforgiving wilderness, coupled with the unsettling encounter with a strange man and the ultimate terror of a bear attack, drives these primal emotions. Sadness and empathy are significant due to the dramatic portrayal of the couple's physical and emotional deterioration, the strain on their relationship, and their desperate struggle for survival. Surprise punctuates key moments of sudden danger, while anger arises from the characters' frustrations and Alex's stubborn decisions. Initial awe at the Canadian wilderness quickly gives way to dread as the environment becomes a source of terror.