Bad Times at the El Royale

Bad Times at the El Royale, a neo-noir crime thriller, is dominated by emotions reflecting its suspenseful and mysterious narrative. **Anticipation** and **Curiosity** are paramount, as the film constantly builds suspense and reveals secrets, keeping the audience guessing about the characters' true identities and motives. **Anxiety** and **Surprise** are also high due to the tense situations, unexpected twists, and violent confrontations. The film's dark themes and morally ambiguous characters contribute to significant feelings of **Fear** and being **Disturbing**. Underlying the suspense are strong dramatic elements, evoking **Sadness** and **Empathy** for the characters' tragic backstories, alongside **Anger**, **Guilt**, and **Melancholy** reflecting their past traumas and the overall somber tone. The initial complexity of the plot also leads to a degree of **Confusion** before the pieces fall into place.