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American Psycho
American Psycho

American Psycho

April 13, 2000· 1h 42m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.5

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

Critics7.5
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18 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Bateman murders Paul Allen with axe while discussing music

9.2at 45m
Lowest Moment

Secretary Jean narrowly escapes harm at Bateman's apartment

6.5at 1h 15m
Biggest Swing

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.

18 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb, Guardian
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Patrick Bateman's obsessive grooming and fitness routine introduction
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Colleagues compare business cards while Bateman seethes with envy
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Bateman arranges dinner with Paul Allen at Christmas party
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Bateman murders Paul Allen with axe while discussing music⬆ Peak moment
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Private investigator Donald Kimball questions Bateman about Allen
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Secretary Jean narrowly escapes harm at Bateman's apartment⬇ Lowest moment
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Bateman drops chainsaw on Christie in apartment stairwell
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Bateman's confession dismissed as lawyer mistakes his identity
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