American Psycho
Crime, Thriller
Universal Studios  (2000) 103 mins R

7.3 (74,336 votes)
"Smart and Scary" -The Village Voice

Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a young, handsome, Harvard educated Wall Street success, seemingly perfect with his stunning fiancée (Reese Witherspoon) and entourage of high-powered friends. But his circle of friends doesn't know the other Patrick Bateman, the one who lusts for more than status and material things. With a detective (Willem Dafoe) hot on his trail and temptation everywhere, Patrick Bateman can't fight his terrible urges that take him on the pursuit of women, greed and the ultimate crime -- murder! Based on the controversial book by Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho is a sexy thriller that sets forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling....

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Cast and Crew
Willem Dafoe  ......  Det. Donald Kimball
Reese Witherspoon  ......  Evelyn Williams
Jared Leto  ......  Paul Allen
Samantha Mathis  ......  Courtney Rawlinson
Chloe Sevigny  ...... 
Guinevere Turner  ...... 
Director  .....  Mary Harron
Producer  .....  Edward R. Pressman; Chris Hanley; Ernie Barbarash; Alessandro Camon; Christian Halsey Solomon
Writer  .....  Guinevere Turner; Mary Harron; Bret Easton Ellis
Notes
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In multiple scenes at Bateman's apartment, the crew and camera operators are visible in the reflection of his bedroom TV. (more)

Trivia:
Brad Pitt was once attached to star, with David Cronenberg directing and Bret Easton Ellis himself writing the script. (more)

Filming Locations:
Boston Club - 4 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (more)

Quotes:
Patrick Bateman: Oh, Africa, brave Africa. It was... a laugh riot. (more)

Awards:
4 wins & 7 nominations (more)