Bad Samaritan

Audience emotional responses are dominated by intense Anxiety and Fear as the protagonist, Sean, finds himself entangled in a horrific kidnapping, leading to a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a sadistic villain. A strong sense of Disturbing content arises from the nature of the crime and the antagonist's cruelty. Empathy is felt for the kidnapped victim and for Sean's desperate struggle to prove his innocence and survive. Anger is directed towards the villain's manipulative and violent actions, while underlying Sadness reflects the victim's plight and the dramatic turn in Sean's life.