Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a Wall Street yuppie, obsessed with success, status, and
style, with a stunning fianceé (Reese Witherspoon). He is also a psychotic killer who rapes,
murders and dismembers both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or purpose.
Based on the controversial novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the film offers a sharp satire to the dark
side of yuppie culture in the 80s, while setting forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling.
Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a Wall Street yuppie, obsessed with success, status, and
style, with a stunning fianceé (Reese Witherspoon). He is also a psychotic killer who rapes,
murders and dismembers both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or purpose.
Based on the controversial novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the film offers a sharp satire to the dark
side of yuppie culture in the 80s, while setting forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling. (less)
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