At Close Range

For 'At Close Range', audience emotional responses are heavily influenced by its 'Crime, Drama' genre and the tragic plot. Dominant emotions include Sadness and Melancholy, stemming from the brothers' impoverished background, their misguided choices, and the ultimate loss of innocence and life. Anxiety and Fear are prominent due to the dangerous criminal lifestyle, the constant threat of violence, and the escalating tension as the father's true, malevolent nature is revealed. Anger and Disgust are strongly directed towards the father for his manipulative actions and ultimate betrayal, sacrificing his own sons. Empathy is high for the brothers, who are drawn into a destructive path and suffer immensely due to their father's depravity. The father's willingness to sacrifice his children also evokes a significant sense of Disturbing unease.