American Psycho
Directed by Mary Harron
Wealthy businessman Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) spends his nights serial killing in Mary Harron’s stylish and side-splitting adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial novel. Set in the coke-fueled world of New York in the 1980s, Harron’s film offers tons of twisted pleasures, from Christian Bale’s brilliantly unnerving performance (and droolworthy bod) to blackly comic chainsaw chop-em-up sessions soundtracked by the scariest pop tunes of the decade. The result is a modern horror classic that cleverly uses gore to satirize the nastiness of the Reagan era. Contains strong language, sexual scenes, violence and gore.
Wealthy ‘80s businessman Patrick Bateman spends his nights serial killing.
Cast: Christian Bale, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloe Sevigny, Justin Theroux, Reese Witherspoon
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One of the all-time greats
I can see why this was popular when it came out. It now is a bit dated as far as style. Not really horror - more literary - like a Fight Club
Peak cinema
I'm very, very late to the party on this one. I think that I wouldn't have liked it has I seen it earlier, but looking back now I really appreciate the satire of the horror show that was Reagan-era 80s. It's also the first time I've enjoyed watching Christian Bale act.