

American Psycho
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.
Critics Sentiment
Bateman murders Paul Allen with axe while discussing music
Secretary Jean narrowly escapes harm at Bateman's apartment
The film peaks with the iconic Huey Lewis murder scene then gradually loses momentum through the middle section before recovering with the surreal finale.
American Psycho maintains strong critical reception through its satirical opening and iconic murder sequences, with reviewers consistently praising Bale's performance and the film's dark comedy. The middle section sees some decline as critics noted pacing issues, but the ambiguous ending divides audiences between those who find it brilliantly unsettling and others left confused. Overall, the film succeeds as both horror and satire, though some felt it lost focus in its latter half.
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Christian Bale
Patrick Bateman

Justin Theroux
Timothy Bryce

Josh Lucas
Craig McDermott

Bill Sage
David Van Patten

Chloë Sevigny
Jean

Reese Witherspoon
Evelyn Williams

Samantha Mathis
Courtney Rawlinson

Matt Ross
Luis Carruthers

Jared Leto
Paul Allen

Willem Dafoe
Donald Kimball

Cara Seymour
Christie

Guinevere Turner
Elizabeth

Stephen Bogaert
Harold Carnes
Monika Meier
Daisy

Reg E. Cathey
Homeless Man

Blair Williams
Waiter #1

Marie Dame
Victoria
Kelley Harron
Bargirl

Patricia Gage
Mrs. Wolfe

Krista Sutton
Sabrina
Crew
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