Hot Summer Nights

Hot Summer Nights blends romance, coming-of-age drama, and crime thriller elements. Audience emotional responses would primarily revolve around Love and Happiness stemming from the protagonist's first romance and the initial thrill of a wild summer. However, as the plot progresses and he gets "in over his head" with dangerous activities, Anxiety, Sadness, and Melancholy become prominent, reflecting the consequences and the bittersweet end of innocence. Empathy is felt for the sheltered teen navigating this dangerous world, while Nostalgia is evoked by the 1991 Cape Cod setting and the classic coming-of-age narrative. Elements of Fear, Anger, and Disturbing emotions arise from the criminal underworld he becomes entangled with.