Episode 57. Hard Bodies: American Psycho (2000)

In our first-ever live episode recorded at Salem Horror Fest in Salem, Massachusetts, Andrea and Alex delve into the dark and depraved world of Patrick Bateman and Bret Easton Ellis to discover what is real and what can be bought with a platinum American Express credit card. From the rise of the yuppie to contemporary parallels, American Psycho is a gift that keeps on giving and never goes out of style. REQUIRED READING American Psycho. Dir. Mary Harron, 2000. EXTRA CREDIT Salem Horror Fest! Thank you for having us! American Psycho Author Bret Easton Ellis Tells Us Where Patrick Bateman Would Be Today – An overview of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel American Psycho, which scandalized the literary world and brought a storm of controversy with it. ‘American Psycho’ at 25: Bret Easton Ellis on Patrick Bateman’s Legacy – The author speaks candidly on Bateman’s legacy and serial killer chic. Documenting Trump’s Abuse of Women – The New Yorker article documenting Donald Trump’s misogyny and vanity. Lunar Park – Easton Ellis’ 2006 novel that documents the return of Patrick Bateman. LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choose “Save Target As…” to download the mp3.