Patrick Bateman

women with similarities to his own mother, seemingly lacking any form of ego, similar to that of Patrick Bateman. Ellis goes as far as presenting strong similarities between the two in his novel, with the dark humour seen throughout American Psycho Bateman quotes Ed Gein as he explains what he thinks when he sees a pretty…

different forms of media because these concepts are fascinating and many want to learn more about them. The 2000 film American Psycho starring Christian Bale is a perfect example of how the media incorporates psychological disorders. The protagonist Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale, is a rich New York investment banking executive by day and serial killer psychopath by night. This film explores many psychological disorders, however I will be focusing on the following: Antisocial…

with a genius line from the main character of American Psycho, Patrick Bateman, “There wasn't a clear, identifiable emotion within me, except for greed and, possibly, total disgust. I had all the characteristics of a human being -- flesh, blood, skin, hair -- but my depersonalisation was so intense, had gone so deep, that the normal ability…

staring Christian Bale. This has been one of my favorite movies (and books) for several years primarily due to its deep cultural satire. The movie follows the life of millionaire Patrick Bateman, who is secretly a psychotic serial killer. A series of abnormal, and disturbing, events are presented, including Bateman obsessing over his routine and physical appearance, plotting the murder of his colleague because of his business card, and enticing various women into erotic sex before murdering…

Despite the fact that Bateman and Walter White are considered criminals, I can understand why they did what they did. The way the director and creator of the movie and show envisioned their pieces somehow made me empathize towards the main characters. I was able to reason with…

true of American Psycho and Dorian Gray? Compare and contrast how the protagonist are presented in both novels. Both Bret Easton Ellis and Oscar Wilde use protagonists Patrick Bateman and Dorian Gray to explore whether an excessive amount of love towards one's self can lead to an inevitable decline in mental stability. Gray and Bateman, although from different eras, are presented as men who have been placed above others in society because of their physical attractiveness and, as a result of…

scenes, for example bateman had sex with two prostitutes and the different positions they took part in. It goes on to say that they were very sweaty after and it was money well spent. Cannibalism is another theme in this already colorful book. Bateman dismembers his victims and makes meals out their body parts. He enjoys the well prepared flesh as if it was the world's most succulent dish. Murder is one of the last themes in this book that make it banned. As a serial killer Bateman kills people…

He too his very sure of himself at the very beginning, “… ‘I'm resourceful, I'm creative, I'm young, unscrupulous, highly motivated, highly skilled. In essence, what I'm saying is that society cannot afford to lose me. I'm an asset.’ (Gardner)” Bateman, like Goodman…

killers in film points to both. In horror films, such as Silence of the Lambs the serial killer committs his acts of violence in the dark or at night. The film American Psycho (2000, dir. Mary Harron) contradicts Silence of the Lambs by having Patrick Bateman played by Christian Bale murder in harsh brightness. The belief that a person is safe from a serial killer in the presence of light and is in more danger in the darkness is a belief supported by the majority of horror film, but is proven…

killed it as Bateman. For the lucky people who have not yet read it, it is about a businessman named Patrick Bateman who also happens to be a psychopathic serial killer. The story takes place in the eighties, so you have the Wall Street boom that has given Bateman all his wealth. The book is disturbing because of the casual matter of fact way in which the author describes Bateman's life as well as the murders he commits. It starts out "simple" enough with him stabbing people, but as Bateman…