A black comedy-horror novel by writer Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. It was adapted into a 2000 film starring Christian Bale.
It is a satirical psychological thriller that delves into the disturbing mind of Patrick Bateman. The story is set in the 1980s during the height of the yuppie culture in New York City. It follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker, as he navigates his high-powered job, materialistic lifestyle, and his double life where he engages in supposed acts of extreme violence, murder and sadism.
The film was considered a box-office disappointment but has since developed a large cult following. The film experienced a revival of popular interest in the 2020s due to its strong presence in contemporary meme culture, typically centered around Bateman's perceived "sigma" personality.
