The film that angered thousands, caused its star, Christian Bale, to receive multiple death threats, and has since become a beloved dark comedy classic with endlessly quotable lines, has found a new streaming home. American Psycho, directed by Mary Harron, is based on the acclaimed and widely banned novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The film follows Patrick Bateman, an investment banker in New York who is obsessed with the perfect lifestyle, and has dark, sadistic fantasies that he unleashes on unsuspecting victims… or does he? American Psycho has become a pop-culture sensation, with Bale’s performance as Bateman being widely celebrated, parodied, and memed on social media.
The Oscar-winner’s acclaimed performance has found a new streaming home while we await further updates about the remake. Read More