German Angst

For 'German Angst', the audience's emotional responses are heavily dominated by negative and unsettling feelings, aligning with its Horror and Drama genres. The most prominent emotions are **Fear** and **Disturbing**, reflecting the film's explicit aim to be 'controversial, mystical and disturbing' through its graphic content, body horror, and psychological torment across its three unsettling tales. **Anxiety** is also very high, driven by the constant threat, vulnerability of the characters, and the escalating dread in each segment. **Disgust** is a significant response due to the grim settings, implied violence, and the 'horrific side effects' of the Mandragora drug. **Surprise** arises from the unexpected twists, the mysterious talisman's effects, and the surreal nature of the 'ultimate sexual experience' gone wrong. **Sadness** and **Empathy** are present due to the suffering of the victims and the overall bleak, melancholic atmosphere, reinforced by the 'old images of Berlin scariest architecture' contributing to a sense of **Melancholy**. **Anger** might be felt towards the aggressors (hooligans) and the general injustice depicted. **Confusion** and **Curiosity** are evoked by the mystical elements and the desire to understand the bizarre and surreal occurrences.