American Psycho (2000) - Last Draft - Christian Bale - Lionsgate Films

American Psycho (2000) Movie Script (Copy)

Complete screenplay including 113 pages
Last Draft dated February 1999 used during shooting
Directed by Mary Harron
Written by Guinevere Turner and Mary Harron
Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis

This rare shooting script for American Psycho is an important production draft used during filming, containing alternate scenes and dialogue that were ultimately removed from the final theatrical cut. It offers a fascinating look into the evolution of one of the most controversial and influential psychological thrillers of its era.

The document reveals essential deleted layers, including extended "Voice Overs" and surreal dialogues—like the absurd claim that dyslexia is a sexually transmitted virus—that heighten the story's dark humor. It is the definitive "confession tape" of a cult classic, making it an indispensable piece of cinematic history for understanding the thin line between Bateman’s reality and his gruesome fantasies.

Set in the world of wealthy Manhattan professionals during the late 1980s, the story follows Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale, a successful investment banker hiding a violent and psychopathic double life beneath his polished exterior. As Bateman spirals deeper into paranoia, obsession and brutal violence, the line between reality and delusion becomes increasingly uncertain.

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