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‘American Psycho’ Hit Theaters 20 Years Ago Today!

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“I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust,” Patrick Bateman says inĀ American Psycho. “Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don’t know why. My nightly blood lust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.”

Man, did it ever slip…

American Psycho, directed by Mary Harron and based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel of the same name, debuted at the Sundance film festival in January of 2000, but finally made its way to a larger audience on April 14, 2000.

It was a game-changer of sorts. Darkly funny to the point of being uncomfortable, audiences were utterly charmed by Christian Bale’s performance as obsessive psychopath Patrick Bateman, who took the excessive need to beĀ the best in the world of 80s investment bankers to a whole new level.

Everything in Patrick’s life is perfectly curated and cultivated from his contacts to his business cards to the perfect, perky blonde fiance with exactly the right social status. And yet, there’s another side to Patrick. The side that doesn’t only want and need to kill, but who layers cruelty and torture in the mix, all set to the sounds of Whitney Houston, Genesis and Huey Lewis and the News.

Audiences and critics alike became wrapped up in Patrick’s story. Were the events really happening? Was he delusional? Was it some mixture of the two?

Harron’s direction in American Psycho was immaculate. She seemingly gave her actors permission to be unlikable, and they relished that gift. No one in this film is a good person. They’re all flawed, bitter, angry, and self-absorbed. The only difference between them and Patrick is that Patrick acts out on his aggression.

He doesn’t smear someone’s reputation; he smears their blood across the walls.

For his part, Bale seemed to totally embrace the role of Bateman. He was beautiful and deadly and the image of him running naked down a hallway with a chainsaw is–as it should be–forever burned into our memories.

What worked inĀ American Psycho in 2000, still works in 2020. You can totally watch it on a surface level and enjoy a a film about a serial killing investment banker who loves pop music, but you can also scratch beneath the surface and take in the underlying themes which opens up a whole new realm of discussion.

The choice is ultimately yours.

If you haven’t seenĀ American Psycho in a while, now is the perfect time to revisit it. It’s available to rent on Redbox, Google Play, Fandango Now, Amazon, and Vudu.

Take a look at the trailer below; I’d watch with you, but I have to return some video tapes.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Presentā€™s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this Ā ZoĆ« Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “Itā€™s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. Sheā€™ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”

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