Crawlspace

The audience's emotional response to Crawlspace (1986) is dominated by intense Fear and pervasive Anxiety, stemming from the constant threat posed by the demented landlord and his hidden torture devices. A strong sense of the Disturbing is evoked by the villain's background as a Nazi surgeon's son and the gruesome nature of the house's secrets. Anticipation builds as characters navigate the treacherous apartment, unsure when or where the next attack will come, leading to moments of Surprise. Disgust and Anger are directed at the villain's depravity, while Empathy is felt for the vulnerable female tenants.