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'American Psycho' director says she's 'mystified' by Wall Street bros obsessed with Christian Bale's serial killer hero, saying they don't realize the movie is a 'gay man's satire on masculinity'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the 25th anniversary of the film *American Psycho* and the director Mary Harron's perspective on its misinterpretation by some fans, particularly those in the finance sector. Harron emphasizes that the film, which stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, was intended as a satire on masculinity and critiques the culture of Wall Street, rather than a celebration of it. She expresses confusion over the film's appeal to "Wall Street bros," noting that the portrayal of Bateman is meant to mock rather than idolize him. The film, based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel, has gained renewed popularity on TikTok, prompting discussions about its themes of toxic masculinity and vanity. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184563833
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