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The film is based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel about a serial killer who is a New York City investment banker. It stars Christian Bale and satirizes 1980s yuppie culture and consumerism.
With Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage. A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.
- (732K)
- Crime, Drama, Horror
- Mary Harron
- 2000-04-14
Jul 15, 2024 · Based on the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel, American Psycho follows New York investment banker and unchecked serial killer Patrick Bateman. Christian Bale's performance as Patrick Bateman is iconic and secured American Psycho a cult following that's endured over two decades.
Apr 14, 2000 · A male director might have thought Patrick Bateman, the hero of “American Psycho,” was a serial killer because of psychological twists, but Mary Harron sees him as a guy who’s prey to the usual male drives and compulsions. He just acts out a little more.
American Psycho. In New York City in 1987, a handsome, young urban professional, Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), lives a second life as a gruesome serial killer by night. The cast is filled...
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- Mary Harron
- R
- Christian Bale
Based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis, a businessman who leads a double life as a serial killer struggles to keep up appearances and hold his sanity. Watch trailers & learn more.
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In 1987, wealthy New York investment banker Patrick Bateman's (Christian Bale) life revolves around dining at trendy restaurants while keeping up appearances for his fiance Evelyn (Reese Witherspoon) and for his circle of wealthy and shallow associates, most of whom he dislikes.
