Patrick Bateman
American Psycho (2000)
The lore
A Wall Street yuppie with a morning routine, a killer’s hobby, and a business card obsession.
The look
- Sharp suit
- Slicked hair
- Business card
- Axe
Behind the screams
Bale reportedly modeled Bateman on Tom Cruise’s intense friendliness after watching a talk-show interview.
Credits
- Created by
- Bret Easton Ellis (novel)
- Mary Harron (director)
- Brought to life by
- Christian Bale
