American Psycho

2000 Directed by Mary Harron

I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

Christian Bale Willem Dafoe Jared Leto Josh Lucas Samantha Mathis Matt Ross Bill Sage Chloë Sevigny Cara Seymour Justin Theroux Guinevere Turner Reese Witherspoon Krista Sutton Reg E. Cathey Anthony Lemke Stephen Bogaert Monika Meier Blair Williams Marie Dame Kelley Harron Patricia Gage Landy Cannon Park Bench Catherine Black Margaret Ma Peter Tufford Kennedy Mark Pawson Jessica Lau Lilette Wiens Show All…

Alternative Titles

American Psycho 1, 美国杀人狂

drama thriller crime horror

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Review by Simon Ramshaw ★★★★½ 35

Me: Do you like Mary Harron’s adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho?
Snooty Film Analyst: It’s OK.
Me: The later scenes are a little too abstract for my tastes, but when Bateman’s monologuing carries on throughout all 102 minutes, I think it really comes into its own, commercially and artistically. The whole film has a clear, crisp look, and an old sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives Andrzej Sekula’s cinematography a big boost. Mary Harron's been compared to David Fincher in the final scenes, but I think Mary has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humour.
Snooty Film Analyst: Hey, Simon.
Me: Yes, Analyst?
Snooty Film Analyst: Why are their notes scattered around the place concerning theories…
Review by SilentDawn ★★★★½ 15

Christian Bale deserved an Oscar.
So quotable.
So funny.
So twisted.
So delirious.
So amazing.
Sorry this review is so short, I have to return some videotapes.
Review by brat pitt ★★★★ 27

bret easton ellis really had the nerve to say that women can’t direct even after mary harron adapted his book into one of the most iconic films of all time huh 🤔
Review by sree ★★★★★ 8

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

5 stars for the brutal murder of jared leto
Review by Riley ★★★★ 2

patrick bateman’s horrified reaction when he saw his collague’s business card and said “it even has a watermark” was the most dramatic moment in cinematic history
Review by rudi ✨ ★★★★ 2

omg can’t believe Patrick Bateman invented morning routines, the beauty guru jumped out
Review by issy 🥝 ★★★★ 13

look I know this might be fairly controversial and I don't want to upset anyone I just think that this app is a place I can express my opinions about film and I really hope you agree and take my words with appreciation for freedom of speech and simple conversation when I say: patrick had the nicest business card anyway
Review by willa ★★★½ 12

if a man says this is his favorite movie run away quickly Perhaps
Review by Sean Cordy ★★★★★ 18

Sorry about the length in advance.
I watched this film a few years ago and thought, “I got it. He really isn’t Patrick Bateman. Big whoop.” I return to this and realize how little I knew. American Psycho is a masterpiece. It examines American society (specifically 80s Wall Street yuppies) in the most uproarious and horrific light possible. It’s dark and sardonic, but thoroughly entertaining. I shouldn’t be laughing at someone being killed or a related comment, but it absolutely slayed me. Bale is the highlight, but its overall craftsmanship and themes should be commended as much.
There are two BIG questions people ask about American Psycho
1. Did Patrick Bateman really exist?
2. Did Patrick Bateman or whoever Bateman…
Review by Jay ★★★★ 4

as a graphic designer i too start vigorously sweating at the sight of copperplate gothic typography on a business card
Review by lauren ★★★★ 3

yes patrick bateman is an awful, terrible person who kills peoplebut do you know what he doesn't do? lethis friends get away with making anti-semitic statements
Review by siobhan ★★★★ 2

i love how willem dafoe has been the same age for 20 years

Recent reviews

Review by catherinecallen ★★★★

skin care routine omf
Review by quigonrela ★★★★

No, you don't understand, I NEED Patrick Batemans skincare routine
Review by movie_i_like

Stelpurnar voru tregar alla myndina að kenna okkur um að hafa valið þessa mynd þegar þær höfðu fjarstýringuna...
8.5/10
Review by liamgsalt ★★★★

A sadistic, suspenseful and uncomfortable tale of Christian Bale committing violent homicide?
Why the fuck not.
Review by dashtag1234 ★★★

Wasn't a huge fan, didn't think it was well written.
Review by alex ★★★

que psicopatas são esses kkkk
Review by Beatriz ★★★★

8/10
Review by MilesoFilm ★★★

I’ve only seen this movie once. I feel like if I were to watch it a second or third time, I would appreciate it SO MUCH more. This is a well-directed movie, for sure. Some performances are better than others, but Christian Bale’s performance as Pat Bateman is just absolutely electrifying. I feel like the satirical elements aren’t translated as well as they could have been, but with that being said, this movie is never NOT entertaining. I could easily recommend this film to anyone, it’s damn near impossible to not have a good time while watching.
Also, Les Miz!!
Review by Spujb ★★★★½

We need American Psycho Part 2: English Boo-Ga-Loo
Coming to a cinema near you
Review by Zaila ★★★★★

I fucking love this film
Review by Jarzki ★★★★

Uncut version
Review by ChrisSilver ★★★★

For some reason I remembered this movie as a serious thriller?? But it doesn't rly take itself seriously at all and is just super entertaining and chaotic to watch