American Psycho

In 1987, Patrick Bateman, an affluent New York investment banker, leads a life marked by extravagance. He frequently dines at upscale restaurants and adheres to a strict daily regimen of exercise and grooming to maintain his polished appearance.

Bateman engages in a secret affair with his fiancée Evelyn's friend, Courtney. Meanwhile, Evelyn is having an affair with Bateman's coworker, Timothy, complicating their relationships and showcasing their superficial lives filled with betrayal.

Obsessed with status and jealous of a colleague's business card, Bateman escalates his violent tendencies. He commits his first murder by killing a homeless man and the man's dog, marking a dark turn in his life as he begins to embrace his psychopathic nature.

At a Christmas gathering, Bateman lures Paul Allen back to his apartment after getting him intoxicated. Once there, he murders Paul with an ax while discussing his interpretation of 'Hip to Be Square', showcasing his chilling ability to blend normalcy with violence.

Bateman's life begins to unravel when private detective Donald Kimball confronts him regarding Paul Allen's disappearance. Bateman's façade becomes increasingly strained as he tries to maintain his innocence while concealing his dark secrets.

In a disturbing encounter, Bateman invites two prostitutes to his apartment and discusses music with them before violently assaulting them. This event further cements his transformation into a remorseless killer while he uses his alter ego as a shield.

After encountering Luis Carruthers, Bateman reacts violently to Luis's new business card, but Luis misinterprets Bateman's rage as unrequited love. This interaction not only deepens Bateman's disgust but also displays the absurdity of their materialistic world.

Bateman engages in a violent threesome with Elizabeth and Christie at Paul's apartment. The encounter culminates in Bateman killing Elizabeth mid-act, and Christie’s desperate escape ends in tragedy when Bateman drops a chainsaw on her.

While using an ATM, Bateman is commanded by a stray kitten's presence to 'feed me a stray cat.' In a moment of madness, he ends up shooting a woman who intervenes, showcasing his complete disconnection from reality.

Bateman's chaos culminates as he sparks a police chase, destroying cars in his frenzy. He unwittingly murders a security guard and a janitor while fleeing, demonstrating the extent of his unraveling sanity.

Bateman's paranoia peaks when he discovers that Paul's apartment is completely empty, with no evidence of his heinous actions. This revelation shocks him, as the absence of traces of his crimes heightens his fear of impending consequences.

In a twisted encounter, Bateman attempts to confess his crimes to his lawyer Harold, who dismisses the confession as a joke. Harold’s refusal to believe Bateman’s sincerity reinforces Bateman's conviction that he can escape accountability.

In a haunting conclusion, Bateman reflects on his actions as he comes to the chilling realization that his confessions amount to nothing. His awareness of the lack of reckoning serves to deepen his existential crisis and disconnection from humanity.