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American Psycho is a psychological thriller film based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. The movie is a dark and satirical commentary on the excesses of 1980s yuppie culture and follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker in Manhattan who leads a double life as a serial killer. As Bateman descends into a spiral of violence and psychosis, the film explores themes of identity, consumerism, and the darker side of human nature.

Making / Production

American Psycho was directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000. The film faced controversy due to its graphic content and portrayal of violence. Harron's direction and Christian Bale's performance as Patrick Bateman were widely praised.

Actors

• Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman - Bale portrayed the complex character of Bateman with chilling perfection, capturing his charisma and sinister nature.
• Willem Dafoe as Detective Donald Kimball - Dafoe brought depth to the role of the detective investigating Bateman's crimes.
• Chloë Sevigny as Jean - Sevigny played Bateman's secretary, adding a sense of innocence and vulnerability amidst the darkness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Leonardo DiCaprio was originally considered for the role of Patrick Bateman.
• The film's dark humor and satirical take on 1980s culture divided critics upon its release.
• Bret Easton Ellis, the author of the novel, had a cameo appearance in the film.

Awards

American Psycho received nominations for various awards, including Christian Bale's performance garnering critical acclaim. However, it did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• "I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair. But not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust." - Patrick Bateman
• "This confession has meant nothing." - Patrick Bateman

Music

• The film features an iconic soundtrack that includes 1980s hits like "Hip to Be Square" by Huey Lewis and the News, adding to the satirical atmosphere of the movie.

Soundtrack

• "Hip to Be Square" by Huey Lewis and the News
• "True Faith" by New Order
• "Something in the Air" by David Bowie