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 mrsunderhill ★★★★

NOW THAT'S THE PROPER COMEBACK.
OH GOD I LOVE CINEMA
Review by FilipThePro ★★★★½

The ending was actually fantastic, and the fact that even the director doesn’t know what the ending means is even better! We get to use our own imagination to decide the ending! I just love this kind of movies.
Review by nadinessie ★★★★★

imagine getting killed by your coworker obsessed with 20 years old music now
like imagine dying while you listen to natasha bedingfield
Review by jackspillane1 ★★★★★

Actively annoyed it’s taken me so long to watch American Psycho. Incredible movie with Bale’s best performance?
Related so much because my girlfriend never pays attention to the crayon doodles I do on restaurant table cloths either.
Review by Jeremy Warden ★★★★

Pretty great commentary on how fucked up American yuppies/socialites are, as it ages the dialogue feels a little on the nose but it takes on an almost b movie humor. A cult classic that begs rewatching for its confusing but poignant ending
Review by tolkienwasp ★★

Am I just a Russian bot trying to change the Internet perception of white college aged males with this mediocre review?
Wait please answer I want to know as well.
Review by Madvillain69 ★★★★★

The best skincare routine.
Review by shockadelica ★★★★

weird ass movie but enjoyable due to Bale’s performance
Review by Ryan Blake ★★★★½

The tasteful thickness of it.
Review by pissmaster ★★★½

worse than i expected at the start but turned out to be rather funny
Review by buzzzybee ½

The initial vibe is nice but it soon appeals to shock value more than anything. Overall, not particularly interesting, especially with its name recognition 0/5
Review by Shapoman ★★★★½

And he presents himself as this harmless old kind man but inside... But inside...
-But inside doesn't matter