Director's Influence on American Psycho (film)

Director's Influence on American Psycho (film)

American Psycho´s director is Mary Harron who also has experience in documentary filmmaking. She had major influence on the film´s character development, themes and the tone of it.

She maintained the original novel´s dark humor when directing the film. She also preserved the social commentary which criticizes the superficiality of corporate America.

Harron emphasized making sure that Bateman did not seem like any regular serial killer. Alternatively, she painted him as a complicated narcissist whose violence derives from his own insecurities. This approach is sure to keep the film´s audience guessing and surprised to find that American Psycho is no typical horror film.

Harron employed cinematic techniques designed to further involve viewers in Bateman´s world. This enhances the film´s unsettling nature.

Christian Bales´ performance as Bateman is one of the most praised aspects of the film. Harron worked very closely with Bale to develop his character and their collaboration produced a captivating and unsettling performance.

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