Attraction

Audience emotional responses for 'Attraction' are heavily influenced by its blend of genres. Love is prominent, driven by the central interspecies romance between the school girl and the alien. Sadness and Empathy arise from the initial catastrophic crash, the loss of human lives, and the subsequent prejudice and conflict faced by the protagonists. Action sequences and the constant threat from the human mob generate significant Anxiety, Excitement, and Anticipation. Fear and Anger are also strong, reflecting the human population's aggressive and xenophobic reaction to the alien presence. Underlying these are elements of Hope for resolution and understanding, and Awe for the alien technology.