100+ Movies like American Psycho
The Voices
Both "The Voices" and "American Psycho" center around protagonists who are mentally disturbed serial killers. Jerry Hickfang and Patrick Bateman both suffer from psychological issues that manifest in violent, murderous behavior. They kill multiple people in gruesome ways, dismembering and storing body parts. Their hallucinations and delusions drive them to commit these acts, with Jerry's talking pets and Bateman's detachment from reality fueling their murderous rampages. The movies explore themes of mental illness, violence, and the dark side of human nature through the lens of these disturbed killers. The protagonists struggle with their urges and attempt to rationalize their actions, ultimately descending into a downward spiral of bloodshed and depravity.
The Body
Both "The Body" and "American Psycho" center around a psychopathic killer who commits brutal murders while maintaining an outward facade of normalcy. The protagonists, Patrick Bateman and Wilkes, are wealthy and well-connected individuals who use their privilege to evade consequences for their heinous crimes. They move through high society circles, attending lavish parties and dining at exclusive restaurants, while secretly indulging their violent urges. The movies explore themes of consumerism, superficiality, and the dark underbelly of the elite class through the lens of these unhinged killers. The plots follow the protagonists as they commit a series of escalating murders, often in gruesome and shocking ways, while those around them remain oblivious or in denial about their true nature. The movies also touch on the idea of whether the killers' crimes are real or imagined, leaving the audience to question the reliability of the narratives.
Bruiser
Both "American Psycho" and "Bruiser" center around protagonists who are outwardly successful but deeply unhappy and disconnected from society, leading them to commit brutal acts of violence. The main characters, Patrick Bateman and Henry Creedlow, are driven to murder by their resentment towards those around them - colleagues, spouses, and others who they perceive as having wronged them. Their killings escalate as the films progress, with the protagonists becoming increasingly unhinged and their crimes more extreme. The movies explore themes of alienation, toxic masculinity, and the dark underbelly of corporate culture. Both feature graphic depictions of violence juxtaposed with the characters' superficial, materialistic lifestyles. Ultimately, the protagonists evade consequences for their crimes, leaving their true motives and mental states ambiguous.
The Informers
Both "The Informers" and "American Psycho" depict the lives of wealthy, privileged individuals in the 1980s who are morally bankrupt and engage in depraved, violent behavior. The protagonists, Graham in "The Informers" and Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho", come from affluent backgrounds but are emotionally detached and lack empathy, resorting to casual sex, drug use, and ultimately murder. The films explore themes of alienation, materialism, and the hollowness of the upper class through characters who commit shocking acts of violence and cruelty without remorse. Both movies feature graphic depictions of sex and violence, reflecting the protagonists' descent into psychopathic behavior fueled by their privileged yet empty existences.
The Suicide Theory
Both "American Psycho" and "The Suicide Theory" center around protagonists who are deeply disturbed and commit multiple murders. Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho" is a wealthy investment banker who leads a secret life as a serial killer, while Steven in "The Suicide Theory" becomes a contract killer after the tragic death of his wife. The movies explore themes of violence, mental instability, and the protagonists' struggles with their inner demons. The protagonists' descent into violence is triggered by seemingly mundane events - Bateman's rage over business cards and Steven's encounter with a rude man. Both movies depict the protagonists' killings in graphic detail, showcasing their disturbing methods. The protagonists form unusual bonds with other characters - Bateman with his secretary Jean and Steven with the suicidal Percival. The movies also play with the concept of reality, leaving ambiguity about whether the events truly occurred or were imagined by the unhinged protagonists. In the end, both Bateman and Steven are left unfulfilled and haunted by their actions, unable to find the catharsis they seek through violence.
Me You Madness
"Me You Madness" parallels "American Psycho" in its portrayal of a wealthy, fashionable serial killer who leads a double life. Like Patrick Bateman, Catherine Black is a high-functioning psychopath who indulges in luxury while secretly committing brutal murders. Both movies explore themes of materialism, superficiality, and the dark underbelly of elite society. The protagonists lure victims through manipulation and deception, disposing of bodies and covering their tracks. They find twisted fulfillment in their crimes yet struggle with their own sanity and morality. The movies culminate in ambiguous endings where the killers' realities become blurred, leaving their true natures and fates uncertain.
American Psycho II: All American Girl
"American Psycho II: All American Girl" parallels the original "American Psycho" in several key ways: - The protagonist is a disturbed, sociopathic serial killer who commits brutal murders while maintaining an outward facade of normalcy. Rachael Newman, like Patrick Bateman, is a seemingly successful and driven individual who secretly indulges in a violent killing spree. - The murders are driven by the protagonist's obsession with status, success, and a desire to eliminate perceived obstacles or competition. Rachael kills her classmates to secure the coveted teaching assistant position, just as Bateman kills Paul Allen out of envy and resentment. - The protagonist's mental state and grasp on reality become increasingly unstable as the story progresses, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Both Bateman and Rachael exhibit signs of psychosis and delusion. - There is an element of dark satire and social commentary, with the protagonists' obsession with superficial markers of success and status serving as a critique of societal values and materialism. - The endings leave ambiguity about whether the protagonists' crimes were real or imagined, and whether they will face consequences or continue their murderous rampages undetected.
Assault on Wall Street
Both "American Psycho" and "Assault on Wall Street" center around protagonists who become disillusioned and enraged by the greed and corruption of wealthy Wall Street businessmen. They seek violent revenge against those they perceive as responsible for their personal misfortunes and the moral decay of society. The protagonists, Patrick Bateman and Jim Baxford, embark on killing sprees targeting the wealthy elite, driven by a desire for vengeance and a twisted sense of justice. Their actions stem from a deep resentment towards the privileged lifestyles and unethical business practices of their victims. The movies explore themes of wealth inequality, corporate greed, and the consequences of unchecked capitalism through the lens of extreme violence and psychological unraveling.
Rampage: Capital Punishment
Both "American Psycho" and "Rampage: Capital Punishment" center around disturbed, psychopathic protagonists who go on brutal killing sprees. Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho" and Bill Williamson in "Rampage" are wealthy, privileged individuals who become serial killers motivated by their twisted ideologies and desire for violence. They meticulously plan their massacres, acquiring weapons and explosives to carry out their rampages. The movies depict their protagonists' descent into madness as they indiscriminately murder innocent people, often in gruesome ways. Both films explore themes of societal dysfunction, mental illness, and the dark side of human nature through the lens of their unhinged protagonists. The narratives follow Bateman and Williamson as they evade authorities while continuing their killing sprees, ultimately leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake.
Mayhem
Both "Mayhem" and "American Psycho" center around protagonists who descend into violent, psychopathic behavior driven by their frustrations with the corporate world and societal norms. Derek Cho in "Mayhem" and Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho" are successful professionals who become unhinged, committing brutal murders as an outlet for their rage against the system. The movies parallel each other in depicting the protagonists' moral descent, with their inhibitions removed - by a virus in "Mayhem" and by Bateman's psychopathy in "American Psycho". Both films satirize corporate culture and the pursuit of wealth and status, with the protagonists lashing out against those they perceive as obstacles or threats. The movies culminate in the protagonists embracing their violent impulses and seeking vengeance against their corporate superiors, with little remorse for their actions.
Horrible Bosses
Both "American Psycho" and "Horrible Bosses" explore the theme of disgruntled employees driven to extreme measures against their bosses due to mistreatment and dissatisfaction with their jobs. The protagonists in both films, Patrick Bateman and the trio of Nick, Dale, and Kurt, initially fantasize about killing their bosses as a way to escape their miserable work situations. However, they eventually take concrete steps to plan and attempt to carry out these murders. The movies parallel each other in the escalating violence and criminal acts committed by the main characters, starting with smaller transgressions before progressing to more extreme and graphic acts. There is a sense of the protagonists losing their grip on reality and moral boundaries as they become consumed by their desires for revenge and freedom from their oppressive bosses. Both films also explore themes of materialism, status, and the darker aspects of corporate culture, with the characters obsessing over superficial markers of success like business cards and exclusive restaurants. The bosses themselves embody the worst excesses of greed, cruelty, and narcissism, serving as catalysts for the protagonists' descent into violence and madness.
All God's Creatures
Both "All God's Creatures" and "American Psycho" center around male protagonists who are serial killers with a deep hatred for women. They lure women to their homes under false pretenses, drug or incapacitate them, and then brutally murder them, often dismembering the bodies. The killers keep mementos of their victims, like body parts in jars. They are able to maintain a facade of normalcy in their daily lives while secretly indulging their violent, misogynistic urges. The movies explore themes of male rage, toxic masculinity, and the duality of the killers' public and private personas. Both films contain graphic depictions of violence against women and disturbing, psychopathic behavior from the main characters.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Both "American Psycho" and "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" revolve around protagonists who are violent, disturbed individuals seeking revenge and committing brutal murders. The movies explore themes of obsession, depravity, and the dark underbelly of society. The protagonists, Patrick Bateman and the characters in Sin City, are driven by twisted desires and a lack of empathy, leading them down paths of extreme violence and bloodshed. The plots follow their descent into madness and the gruesome acts they carry out, often in graphic detail. The movies share a neo-noir style and unflinching portrayal of the seedy, criminal underworld.
Cradle of Fear
Both "American Psycho" and "Cradle of Fear" center around psychopathic serial killers who commit brutal, graphic murders. The protagonists, Patrick Bateman and "The Man", are wealthy, outwardly normal men who lead double lives as vicious killers. They target victims indiscriminately, often for trivial reasons, and display a lack of empathy and remorse. The films explore themes of violence, depravity, and the dark underbelly of society beneath a veneer of normalcy. The killers' motives are ambiguous, with their crimes portrayed as senseless acts of evil. The plots follow the protagonists as they evade detection while continuing their killing sprees, culminating in climactic confrontations with law enforcement figures investigating the murders.
Cosmopolis
Both "American Psycho" and "Cosmopolis" center around wealthy, privileged men in New York City who become increasingly detached from reality and descend into violence and self-destruction. The protagonists, Patrick Bateman and Eric Packer, are wealthy and successful but deeply unhappy and unfulfilled, leading them to commit shocking acts of violence and crime. Their stories explore themes of capitalism, materialism, and the emptiness of modern life for the elite class. The movies parallel each other in their depictions of the protagonists' mental unraveling and their quests for meaning and purpose that ultimately lead them down dark paths of murder and mayhem. The narratives follow nonlinear structures with surreal elements as the characters lose their grip on reality.
The Killer
Both "The Killer" and "American Psycho" center around a highly skilled assassin who methodically carries out brutal killings. Like Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, the protagonist of The Killer is a cold, calculating murderer who eliminates targets with precision and little remorse. The movies parallel each other in their depictions of graphic violence and the protagonists' detached, sociopathic personalities. Both killers operate in urban environments and move through affluent social circles, blending in with high society while concealing their murderous alter egos. The plots follow the killers as they track down and eliminate various targets, often in gruesome fashion, while evading law enforcement. Themes of alienation, obsession, and the duality of human nature are explored in both films through the killers' disturbing actions and inner monologues.
P2
Both "American Psycho" and "P2" center around psychopathic male protagonists who become obsessed with women and commit brutal murders. Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho" is a wealthy investment banker who leads a secret life as a serial killer, while Thomas Barclay in "P2" is a security guard who becomes fixated on Angela, a businesswoman he monitors through CCTV. The movies follow their descent into madness as they stalk, abduct, and torture their victims. Key plot points include the protagonists luring victims to secluded areas, holding them captive, and committing graphic acts of violence. Both films explore themes of obsession, male entitlement, and the duality of outward appearances versus inner depravity. The protagonists' delusions and lack of remorse for their heinous crimes drive the narratives toward shocking, violent climaxes.
Hunting Humans
Both "American Psycho" and "Hunting Humans" center around wealthy, narcissistic serial killers who lead double lives and meticulously plan their murders. The protagonists, Patrick Bateman and Aric Blue, are obsessed with status symbols and maintaining appearances among their elite social circles. They derive pleasure from stalking and killing their victims in gruesome ways, often challenging themselves to outdo previous acts. The movies explore themes of consumerism, vanity, and the duality of human nature. A key plot device is the introduction of a rival serial killer who taunts and competes with the protagonist, pushing them to escalate their violent behavior. The protagonists struggle with the lines between reality and delusion, questioning whether their crimes were real or imagined. Ultimately, they evade punishment and continue their twisted lifestyles, leaving the audience to ponder the depths of their depravity.
Bloodline
Both "American Psycho" and "Bloodline" center around protagonists who are seemingly normal but secretly commit brutal murders. Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho" is a wealthy investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer, while Evan Cole in "Bloodline" is a social worker who kills abusive parents and relatives of his troubled clients. The movies parallel each other in their depiction of the protagonists' methodical and ritualistic approach to murder, as well as their ability to maintain a facade of normalcy in their everyday lives. Both films explore themes of violence, psychopathy, and the duality of human nature. The protagonists' motivations differ, with Bateman driven by a desire for status and control, while Evan seeks to protect abused children, but their actions are equally disturbing. The movies build suspense through the protagonists' close calls and the threat of being discovered, culminating in ambiguous endings that leave their true crimes and fates uncertain.
A Fantastic Fear of Everything
Both "A Fantastic Fear of Everything" and "American Psycho" center around a mentally unstable protagonist who becomes obsessed with violence and murder. In "American Psycho", Patrick Bateman is a wealthy investment banker who secretly leads a double life as a serial killer, while in "A Fantastic Fear of Everything", Jack B. Nife is a paranoid children's author who becomes convinced a serial killer is after him. The plots follow the protagonists descending into madness and committing brutal acts of violence, with Bateman carrying out numerous grisly murders and Jack being held captive by an actual serial killer. Both movies explore themes of obsession, mental illness, and the dark underbelly beneath a polished facade. The protagonists struggle with their grip on reality and the line between fantasy and reality becomes blurred. Ultimately, neither character faces consequences for their actions, leaving their crimes and mental states ambiguous.