Sugar Mountain

Audience emotional responses for 'Sugar Mountain' are dominated by the tension and dread inherent in its Thriller genre, amplified by the dramatic unraveling of a desperate hoax. High levels of Anxiety, Anticipation, and Fear stem from the brothers' increasingly perilous situation as their fake disappearance turns genuinely life-threatening in the Alaskan wilderness. Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy reflect the tragic consequences of their initial 'down on their luck' state and the poor choices that lead to their grim predicament. Surprise and Disturbing elements arise from unexpected twists and the escalating violence, while Guilt and Anger are directed at the characters' actions and the dire outcomes.