American Psycho
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Release Year
2000
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Story Snapshot
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Why This Page Helps
American Psycho is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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