american psycho quotes

A biting satire set in the Era of Excess American Psycho gave audiences some of the most scathing commentary of materialism and the empty pursuit of it much of which still rings true today. God is not alive.

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I guess Ill uh I mean ah I guess Im a pretty uh I mean I guess Im a pretty sick guy.

. So if you get back tomorrow meet me at Harrys Bar so you know keep your eyes open. And Im not sure Im gonna get away with it this time. That whole Yale thing. 81st Street on the 11th floor.

Before that I really didnt understand any of their work. A skirt or something. I want to stab you to death and then play around with your blood. Where there was nature and earth life and water I saw a desert landscape that was unending resembling some sort of crater so devoid of reason and light and spirit that the mind could not grasp it on any sort of conscious level and if you came close the mind would reel backward unable to take it in.

The line hints at the true nature of Norman and Normas relationship. Told in the first person American Psycho shocked the world when it was first published in 1991 thanks in large part to its explicit dialogue. The glib homicidal quotes from Patrick Bateman investment banker turned serial killer are as awkward as they are compelling the discomfort of their truthfulness making them stick in. You have a little something.

With Christian Bale Justin Theroux Josh Lucas Bill Sage. This is not an exit. Surface surface surface was all that anyone found meaning inthis was civilization as I saw it colossal and jagged. It was on Duke where Phil Collins presence became more apparent.

My name is Patrick Bateman. I live in the American Gardens Building on W. The Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho a dark violent satire of the me culture of Ronald Reagans 1980s is certainly one of the most controversial. I had all the characteristics of a human beingflesh blood skin hairbut my depersonalization was so intense had gone so deep that my normal ability to feel compassion had been eradicated the victim of a slow purposeful erasure.

Youll never crack the code thats inside my head. The parlor scene in Psycho is among the best in the movie mainly because the dialogue between Marion and Norman is so well written. For the controversial books 25th anniversary this. Love cannot be trusted.

I guess Ill uh I mean ah I guess Im a pretty uh I mean I guess Im a pretty sick guy. Do you like Huey Lewis and the News. Bret Easton Ellis American Psycho. Bret Easton Ellis 399 pages.

Im 27 years old. Quotes from American Psycho. So if you get back tomorrow I may show up at Harrys Bar so. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days.

Tonight I uh I just had to kill a LOT of people. But not a single clear identifiable emotion except for greed and disgust. Bret Easton Ellis American Psycho. A wealthy New York City investment banking executive Patrick Bateman hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent hedonistic fantasies.

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes but when Sports came out in 83 I think they really came into their own commercial and artistically. Another memorable quote from this scene is A son is a poor substitute for a lover. The blood red lettering anticipates the amount of bloodletting and violence that will occur over the course of the novel whether real or imagined by Patrick. Youll never even get past the gate.

10 A Son Is A Poor Substitute For A Lover. Blood flesh skin hair. I dont think we should see each other any more. Deep American Psycho Quotes 24.

And Im not sure Im gonna get away with it this time. American Psycho Quotes From Patrick Bateman Christian Bale 10. I really dont think it would work. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I dont know why.

Hes been compared to Elvis Costello. Directed by Mary Harron. My life is a living hell I mention off the cuff while casually moving leeks around on my plate which by the way is a porcelain triangle. Youre a fing ugly bitch.

I have all the characteristics of a human being. Unlock with LitCharts A. And high heels I mention. The whole album has a clear crisp sound and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost.

And there are many more people I uh. The best American Psycho quotes detail the often graphic and homicidal thoughts of serial killer Patrick Bateman. Quotes tagged as american-psycho Showing 1-19 of 19. Youll never get into my castle.

Youre prettier than that. Do you like Phil Collins. The horror comedy movie was directed by Mary Harron using a screenplay she and Guinevere Turner adapted from a novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. Youre all trying to figure out what went wrong inside my head.

Too artsy too intellectual. I like high heels. Bret Easton Ellis quote from American Psycho Copy text I had all the characteristics of a human beingflesh blood skin hairbut my depersonalization was so intense had gone so deep that my normal ability to feel compassion had been. Evil is its only permanence.

I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine Patrick Bateman. But your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends. Craziness crazy. Ive been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album Duke.

I know that your friends are my friends and uh. Dont wear that outfit again I say looking her over quickly do not wear that outfit again.