: Directed by Mary Harron and co-written by Guinevere Turner. It stars Christian Bale in a career-defining role, supported by Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Reese Witherspoon, and Chloë Sevigny.
: The film faced a tumultuous pre-production. Harron was briefly fired for insisting on casting the then-lesser-known Bale over Leonardo DiCaprio. She was rehired only after DiCaprio left the project. American Psycho (2000)2000
The 2000 film , directed by Mary Harron, is a sharp satirical psychological horror that critiques the hollow consumerism and toxic masculinity of 1980s Manhattan. Based on Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel, it follows Patrick Bateman—a wealthy investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer—though the film famously leaves the reality of his crimes ambiguous. Film Overview & Production : Directed by Mary Harron and co-written by Guinevere Turner
: Produced on a modest $7 million budget , the film grossed roughly $34 million and has since become a massive cult classic. Thematic Analysis Harron was briefly fired for insisting on casting