: His "free time" becomes a descent into total insanity involving chainsaws, axes, and gruesome acts of violence that he hides behind a mask of normalcy. The Illusion of Reality
The story of the 2000 film (directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale) is a dark, satirical look at the vacuous nature of 1980s yuppie culture. The Man Behind the Mask American_Psycho_HD_2000_
Beneath this "polished facade" lies a deeply disturbed psychopath. Bateman suffers from what analysis identifies as narcissism, emotional detachment, and a total lack of remorse. : His "free time" becomes a descent into
: At work, Bateman and his peers are virtually indistinguishable. They obsess over designer labels, reservations at the world's most exclusive restaurants like Dorsia , and the precise weight and font of their business cards. The Descent into Violence Bateman suffers from what analysis identifies as narcissism,
The story’s climax is famous for its ambiguity. After a manic killing spree through the streets of New York, Bateman confesses his crimes to his lawyer via a frantic voicemail. However, when he returns to the scene of his most horrific crimes, he finds the apartment freshly painted and for sale, with no trace of his victims.