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American Psycho (2000) is a 2000 satirical horror film directed by Mary Harron, who wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner. It stars Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Josh Lucas, Chloë Sevigny, Samantha Mathis, Cara Seymour, Justin Theroux and Reese Witherspoon. Based on Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel American Psycho, the film follows Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker who lives a double life as a serial killer.
The film was a financial success, grossing over $34 million against a $7 million budget, and received mostly positive reviews, with praise for Christian Bale's stellar performance and film script.