The thriller holds the audience's attention through unanswered questions about why the boy was kidnapped and what motivates the criminal plot. The cliffhanger ending also motivates viewers to watch the rest to find out the boy's fate. Slow, evenly paced editing also engages audiences. Viewers want to keep watching to learn the reasons for the kidnapping, the kidnapper's backstory, and fate of the boy. Feedback from family and friends said they enjoyed the ominous atmosphere, eerie music, and well-lit tied-up scene. A survey provided additional positive audience feedback.