American Psycho, the controversial Christian Bale movie based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel, will begin streaming on Netflix in July. The film, directed by Mary Harron, stars Bale as Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker who is a serial killer. The protests over American Psycho began with the publication of Ellis' novel in 1991, with the National Organization of Women calling for a boycott of the book. The movie version of American Psycho faced protests during filming in 1999. The film received an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America, but some scenes were restored for the home video versions. The critical response to American Psycho was mixed, with a 68% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 154 reviews. The film also has an 85% "fresh" audience score. The movie also stars Reese Witherspoon, Samantha Mathis, Willem Dafoe, Chloë Sevigny, and Jared Leto. [8b698e33]
American Psycho fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming remake of the 24-year-old psychological horror film. Lionsgate is reportedly working on a modern-day adaptation of the box-office hit, which was originally based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The role of Patrick Bateman, originally portrayed by Christian Bale, has sparked a lot of discussion among fans. Many fans have taken to social media to express their desire for Glen Howerton, known for his role in 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', to be cast as Bateman in the remake. While acknowledging that Bale was perfect in the role, fans believe that Howerton would be a close second choice. The previous attempt at an American Psycho sequel, 'American Psycho 2', was poorly received by fans and critics. As the casting decisions for the remake are eagerly awaited, fans continue to express their excitement and anticipation for the upcoming film. [ba670c57]
