Manhattan Night

Audience emotional responses for 'Manhattan Night' are dominated by the tension and intrigue inherent in its Crime, Drama, and Mystery genres, particularly its film noir elements. Anxiety is paramount as the protagonist, Porter Wren, faces escalating threats to his job, marriage, and life due to his entanglement in a dangerous case of blackmail and sexual obsession. This is closely followed by Curiosity, driven by the unfolding murder mystery and Porter's journalistic pursuit of the truth. The 'nasty case' itself elicits strong feelings of being Disturbing and Disgust. As Porter's personal life is jeopardized, Guilt becomes a significant emotion, reflecting his moral compromises. Anticipation and Confusion are also prominent as the complex plot twists and turns, keeping the audience engaged in solving the mystery alongside Porter. Underlying these are feelings of Empathy for Porter's predicament and a pervasive sense of Sadness and Melancholy consistent with the dark, often bleak tone of a modern noir.