American Psycho

American Psycho – A Dark Satire of Violence, Identity & Consumerism

American Psycho (2000), directed by Mary Harron, is a psychological thriller film that was adapted from Bret Easton Ellis’s novel of the same name. American Psycho revolves around the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker living in New York who maintains a sophisticated lifestyle to mask his violent and psychotic nature. The film combines satire and horror elements to critically depict consumer culture associated with identity loss during the 1980s.

Basic Details:

  • Title: American Psycho

  • Release Year: 2000

  • Genre: Psychological Thriller, Horror, Crime

  • Director: Mary Harron

  • Lead Cast: Christian Bale

  • Based On: Novel by Bret Easton Ellis

  • Runtime: 102 minutes

  • Language: English