Ep. 16: 'American Psycho' Critiques Consumerism with Carnage

Patrick Bateman's skincare routine might be flawless, but his moral compass is anything but. In this episode of Adaptation, Nate and Chris dive into Bret Easton Ellis's 'American Psycho' and Mary Harron's razor-sharp film adaptation. From Bateman's obsession with appearances to the satire of Wall Street excess, we discuss how the book's graphic horror translates to the screen, why Christian Bale's performance became iconic, and whether Patrick Bateman is the ultimate unreliable narrator—or just a brilliant disguise.

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