For this year’s 31 Nights of Horror Challenge, the Night 8 prompt is High Society Horror. We watched the movie American Psycho on Amazon Prime.

Storyline 

A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.

Our Thoughts on American Psycho (2000) 

American Psycho has earned its status as a cult classic, and I recognize its impact and quality, giving it a 6/10. The performance of Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman is undeniably brilliant. He masterfully captures the essence of the character, delivering a chilling and unforgettable portrayal that anchors the film.

The way American Psycho is crafted is noteworthy. The film intricately blends satire, psychological thriller elements, and dark humor, creating a unique cinematic experience. Its commentary on materialism and superficiality in the late 20th-century corporate world is sharp and thought-provoking.

6 out of 10 stars 

Trivia 

The single biggest cost on the film was purchasing the rights to the various songs used throughout.

In one of the scenes with Willem Dafoe, Christian Bale indicated he was late for lunch with Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby in The Cosby Show. 

While the novel “American Psycho” is set in 1989, the film adaptation is set in 1987. This is evidenced by the scene where Patrick is briefly reading Zagat’s Survey: 1987. Also, the televised speech by President Ronald Reagan, as shown the final scene of the film, also occurred in 1987 (whereas Reagan had already left the White House by the time the events in the original novel took place).