Christian Bale's Horror Masterpiece and Its Awful Sequel Close a Deal for a New Streamer

Mary Harron’s cult classic adaptation American Psycho, starring Christian Bale in one of his most unforgettable roles, will begin streaming on both Paramount+ and Peacock on October 1. Joining it is the much-maligned American Psycho 2. For horror fans, the arrival of American Psycho on two major platforms is a spooky season gift. The film has long been a lightning rod for debate, balancing grotesque violence with razor-sharp social commentary. Adapted from Bret Easton Ellis’ novel, Harron’s film takes aim at the greed and excess of 1980s consumer culture, with Bale’s Bateman embodying both the era’s glossy perfection and hollow cruelty. The movie has aged into a classic due to its quotable lines (“Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?”) and chilling finale, which is still dissected by fans and critics alike.