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American Psycho (2000): Film vs Book
Film · 2000 · Directed by Mary Harron · Starring Christian Bale
About the film
A satire of a wealthy young banker in a world of status and surface.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film keeps the book's satire and tone, though it tones down the novel's most extreme scenes.
Read or watch first?
The book is much more graphic and a difficult read for many people.
What the book gives you
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
A sharp, daring satire of surface and style that provokes strong reactions.
Who will like it: Readers who like bold, satirical and unsettling fiction.