IMDb Rating
7.6/10
- Director: Mary Harron
- Starring: Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Reese Witherspoon, Chloë Sevigny
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Plot Summary
American Psycho (2000) is a chilling psychological thriller directed by Mary Harron, adapted from the controversial novel by Bret Easton Ellis. Set against the backdrop of Manhattan’s cutthroat corporate world in the 1980s, the film follows Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) — a wealthy, image-obsessed investment banker by day and a cold, calculating serial killer by night.
Bateman’s life is a carefully curated façade, filled with designer suits, fancy dinners, and shallow relationships. But beneath his polished surface lies a dark and violent personality spiraling into madness. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Bateman’s homicidal urges escalate, leading to increasingly brutal crimes and disturbing introspections.
What makes American Psycho compelling isn’t just the graphic violence — it’s the razor-sharp satire of materialism, masculinity, and moral emptiness. Christian Bale’s haunting performance captures the duality of a man disconnected from humanity, making the film both disturbing and unforgettable.
