American Psycho is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. The story is told in the first person by Patrick Bateman, a serial killer and Manhattan investment banker. Alison Kelly of The Observer notes that while "some countries [deem it] so potentially disturbing that it can only be sold shrink-wrapped", "critics rave about it" and "academics revel in its transgressive and postmodern qualities". A film adaptation starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman was released in 2000 to generally favorable reviews. In 2008, it was confirmed that producers David Johnson and Jesse Singer were developing a musical adaptation of the novel to appear on Broadway. The musical premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London in December 2013.
About American Psycho
Patrick Bateman is an investment banking executive hiding a serial killer psychopathic alter ego from all of the people in his life. The film is based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel of the same name.
Achievement of American Psycho
Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio were once attached to role of Bateman. A direct-to-video sequel was released in 2002 starring Mila Kunis in the lead role.
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Latest information about American Psycho updated on July 28 2021.
