American Psycho

Theatrical - Wide 2000-04-14

Cast Christian Bale Willem Dafoe Jared Leto Josh Lucas Samantha Mathis Matt Ross
Directed by Mary Harron
Written by Mary Harron Roberta Hanley Guinevere Turner

Genres: Thriller

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10/10

Synopsis

Traveling amongst narcissistic, misogynistic, barely discernable corporate clones, Patrick spends his workdays obsessing over tasteful business cards, designer suits, and prime reservations at trendy restaurants. After hours, he dismembers prostitutes, models, transients, and literally gives a co-worker the axe in a... See more series of increasingly surreal episodes, all prefaced by demented lectures on the virtues of Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, and Huey Lewis.

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