#259 - AMERICAN PSYCHO Breakdown: Are the Kills Real?

This week on the Bloody Disgusting Podcast, in honor of Christian Bale’s birthday (Friday, January 30), we’re diving into the razor-sharp black comedy horror AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000), directed by Mary Harron! Zena and Shelby break down whether the film is a brutal satire of capitalism, a serial killer story, or something even stranger, and debate the big question fans still argue about: did Patrick Bateman’s “kills” actually happen, or are we watching a complete fantasy spiral? With its pitch-black humor, obsession with status, and unforgettable performance from Bale, AMERICAN PSYCHO continues to unsettle and confuse audiences decades later. Are you a fan of this one? Join us on Discord for a special watch party of The Toxic Avenger (2023) on Thursday, January 29, at 8PM ET! Grab your popcorn, embrace the toxic, and watch along with the Bloody Disgusting crew: https://discord.gg/z7xfWcNa Shelby will be at CreepIE Con this weekend, January 30 to February 1! Go say hi and talk horror! www.creepiecon.com/ Let’s get bloody and disgusting. Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite…much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. Sign up for SCREAMBOX now at screambox.com and stream the best in horror: new, cult, and everything in between! *** Follow us on social media and join the conversation! // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast \\ Twitter/X: twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast // Follow Shelby Novak \\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\ Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon \\ Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdisgusting Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdisgusting Facebook - https://facebook.com/BloodyDisgusting Your #1 source for all things horror since 2001! https://bloody-disgusting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices