Shelley

The audience's emotional response to 'Shelley' is dominated by a pervasive sense of Fear and Anxiety, stemming from the escalating supernatural horror surrounding Elena's pregnancy and the isolated, unsettling environment. The film's core premise, a desperate pact for motherhood gone wrong, elicits strong feelings of Disturbing unease and Sadness for Louise's initial plight and the tragic turn of events. Empathy is felt for both Louise and Elena as their lives unravel, while a pervasive Melancholy underscores the film's somber tone. Anticipation builds as the mysterious 'evil force' takes hold, leading to moments of Surprise and Curiosity about the child's true nature, often accompanied by Confusion regarding the unexplained phenomena and Disgust from the unsettling body horror elements.