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American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis

Barcelona. 23 cm. 468 p. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial ilustrada. Traducción de Mariano Antolin Rato. Ellis, Bret Easton 1964-. Traducción de Mariano Antolín Rato. Traducción de: American psycho. Antolín Rato, Mariano. 1943- .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y...

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Bad Friends

They asked whether the material they were looking at was the script for American Psycho.

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Is this the script for American Psycho?

— Episode: Sick In Japan

Episode: Sick In Japan

They asked whether the material they were looking at was the script for American Psycho.

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Is this the script for American Psycho?

The Dan Le Batard Show

The book was highlighted as a favorite dark comedy, with one host noting it as one of the greatest examples of the genre and another recalling reading it as a teenager because it fit his comedic persona. Both speakers referenced its relevance to their style and expressed strong approval of its content.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Hour 1: Shams Called Out Over Jimmy Butler Trade R...

They mentioned American Psycho as a favorite dark comedy, noting Dan's familiarity with the story.

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Dan, I know you like American Psycho. It's one of my favorite films. One of the greatest dark comedies ever made.

Episode: South Beach Sessions - Anthony Jeselnik

He recalled reading the novel as a teenager and said it fit his dark comedic style. He noted the book was "on brand" for his persona.

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When I was a kid in high school, American Psycho was released, that book.

American Psycho is on brand.

The Megyn Kelly Show

Kristi Noem was described as being like Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, the main character who kills animals in the novel.

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I think we're getting this image of Governor Noem as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho you know cricket do you like Huey Lewis and the News kind of putting on the smock and everything.

— Episode: Kristi Noem Shoots Her Puppy, Cringe Kam...

Episode: Kristi Noem Shoots Her Puppy, Cringe Kamala Interv...

Kristi Noem was described as being like Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, the main character who kills animals in the novel.

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I think we're getting this image of Governor Noem as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho you know cricket do you like Huey Lewis and the News kind of putting on the smock and everything.

and it's not it'd be one thing if she were torturing this animal but she was she just kind of took him out back said look at the flowers George you know and did a little of mice and men kind of action a little old yellow reaction and so having a time of her life is this psycho dog was a gleeful you know at the bodies of the chickens you know tossing them in the air psycho that's normal that's normal behavior dog every time Stradwick sees a squirrel or a rabbit run across our property he's almost frothing at the mouth he's so excited if you were just a little faster he'd be killing them every day but he's kind of fat and a little slow so he can't do it.

Episode: Disastrous Biden Poll Numbers, Don Lemon's New Mel...

It was mentioned in the context of the author, Bret Easton Ellis, defending Gen X in a recent interview, suggesting that more recent generations have negatively impacted America.

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If you want to hear a great defense of Gen X, just went online a couple of days ago. Bret Easton Ellis, the author of American Psycho, in an interview in which he was saying why Gen X was the greatest generation in these more recent generations have ruined the ruined America. It's really, really funny and very, very good.

Episode: Tragic Killing of College Student in Chicago By Il...

Megyn Kelly referenced the novel American Psycho when noting that Christian Bale played the serialkiller Patrick Bateman in the film adaptation.

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He writes for so many years that Christian Bale, who played serial killer Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, was referenced as an example.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

American Psycho was listed alongside Less Than Zero as a notable work by BretEastonEllis.

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Bret Easton Ellis. I don't know him. You do Less Than Zero, American Psycho.

— Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)

Episode: Toby Stuart (on social status)

American Psycho was listed alongside Less Than Zero as a notable work by BretEastonEllis.

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Bret Easton Ellis. I don't know him. You do Less Than Zero, American Psycho.

The Viall Files

They mentioned the novel as a comparison, saying a contestant reminded them of American Psycho.

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he does remind you of american psycho or something like that yeah he's one of those guys from like southern charm

— Episode: E190 The Bachelorette Recap With ABC Exe...

Episode: E190 The Bachelorette Recap With ABC Executive Rob...

They mentioned the novel as a comparison, saying a contestant reminded them of American Psycho.

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he does remind you of american psycho or something like that yeah he's one of those guys from like southern charm

The Rewatchables

The hosts referenced the book while discussing its cultural footprint, noting that a fictional character had rented it repeatedly as his favorite movie, and later highlighted its status as one of the most frequently challenged titles in school libraries. Both mentions treated the title more as a cultural touchstone than a recommendation, emphasizing its notoriety and impact.

Episode: ‘Body Double’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and S...

The hosts mentioned the novel American Psycho, noting it was Patrick Bateman's favorite movie and that he rented it 37 times on videocassette, highlighting its cultural impact.

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Brett Easton Ellis' American Psycho. This was Patrick Bateman's favorite movie. Talked about it over and over. He rented it 37 times on videocassette.

Episode: ‘Ordinary People’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennesse...

Mentioned as the 53rd most challenged book, just behind Ordinary People, in a discussion of banned books.

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Ordinary People on the list of most banned books in school libraries. Yeah, that's so strange. It was the 52nd most challenged book in schools and libraries from 1999. Narrowly beating out number 53, American Psycho.

Serialously with Annie Elise

Annie Elise noted that Courtney appeared in the film adaptation of the title while listing her early acting credits, mentioning it alongside other small movie roles. The discussion was limited to her résumé and did not evaluate the book itself, resulting in a brief, factual reference.

Episode: 9: Courtney Clenney: OnlyFans Model to Murderer? T...

Annie Elise mentioned that Courtney appeared in the film adaptation of the novel, listing it among other early acting roles.

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she then landed some small TV roles and some movie roles as well, such as American Psycho, The Lion Game, Unstockable, and Boyhood.

Episode: 9: Courtney Clenney: OnlyFans Model to Murderer? T...

The host noted that Courtney appeared in the movie adaptation of American Psycho, listing it among her early acting credits.

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She also did a photo shoot for Playboy magazine, and that was later that same year. She then landed some small TV roles and some movie roles as well, such as American Psycho, The Lion Game, Unstockable, and Boyhood.

How Did This Get Made?

The hosts referenced the book during a discussion of Vampire's Kiss, noting that the Patrick Bateman character's wealth and depression resembled the film's protagonist. They debated whether the book could have been inspired by the movie, pointing out that the book was released later. The mention was purely comparative and did not constitute a recommendation.

Episode: Matinee Monday: Vampire's Kiss LIVE! (w/ Hayes Dav...

The podcast hosts referenced the character Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, comparing him to the main character from 'Vampire's Kiss'.

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There are similarities to this and like the Patrick Bateman character from American Psycho, but that character seems to have a reason to have all that money and depression.

Episode: Matinee Monday: Vampire's Kiss LIVE! (w/ Hayes Dav...

The book *American Psycho* was compared to *Vampire's Kiss*, with a discussion of both the Patrick Bateman character's wealth and his depression, which is a contrast to the Nick Cage character in *Vampire's Kiss*. The conversation also touched on whether *American Psycho* could have been inspired by *Vampire's Kiss*, given that *American Psycho* was released later.

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There are similarities to this and like the Patrick Bateman character from American Psycho, but that character seems to have a reason to have all that money and depression.

Well this is before American Psycho because you could argue that American Psycho ripped this movie off.

Timcast IRL

The book American Psycho was mentioned as a reference point for the appearance of Gavin Newsom, the governor of California. The speaker found a resemblance between Newsom and the character in the book, which contributed to their negative view of Newsom.

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I'm not worried about Newsom. First of all, he looks like he looks like the dude from American Psycho.

— Episode: Timcast IRL #916 Biden Prepares To DROP...

Episode: Timcast IRL #916 Biden Prepares To DROP OUT, Presi...

The book American Psycho was mentioned as a reference point for the appearance of Gavin Newsom, the governor of California. The speaker found a resemblance between Newsom and the character in the book, which contributed to their negative view of Newsom.

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I'm not worried about Newsom. First of all, he looks like he looks like the dude from American Psycho.

Episode: Timcast IRL #660 New Report CONFIRMS INSANE Paul P...

The book was a huge influence on the band Screaming Torso. They had it on repeat for years.

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Famous monsters and American Psycho were huge influences for my band Screaming Torso from oh six to oh eight.

American Psycho on repeat for years.

Episode: Timcast IRL #660 New Report CONFIRMS INSANE Paul P...

The book was mentioned as a huge influence for a band called "Screaming Torso" from 2006-2008 and was said to be played on repeat for years by a listener.

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My favorite monsters in American Psycho were huge influences for my band Screaming Torso from 06 to 08, please look us up on SoundCloud, our album is called "There Will Be Torso", thank you Michael.

Yeah, Misfits were formed 1977 Lodi, New Jersey, by Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only. They broke up in 81, I think something like that, and then they really gained popularity from Metallica, you know Cliff Burton the bass player always had the, this the skull on and like Rob Zombie and so when I got into the band it was, there was a lot more legend behind the band than than anything else, they only had really only had played a handful of shows and, and so everything was sort of word of mouth.

I bought American Psycho the day it dropped and I still jam it, jam to it this day.

Mr. Graves, you're an incredible singer, started listening as a teen and had American Psycho on repeat for years, my four-year-old son loves it too.

KSR

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KSR

The hosts brought up the title during a casting discussion, noting that its main character could be portrayed by virtually any actor. Matt Jones cited Christian Bale as an example of someone who could embody the role, using the novel as a reference point for versatile casting. The mention was brief and illustrative rather than a recommendation.

Episode: 2025-08-13- KSR - Hour 1

The hosts mentioned the novel while discussing casting possibilities, noting that its protagonist could be played by any actor, citing Christian Bale as an example.

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American Psycho. He can do anything. Christian Bale. Christian Bale as Chris Farley. Well, if you had told me he could play Dick Cheney, I would have said, no way. And then he did. He does it all.

Adam Carolla Show

The book was mentioned in the context of the author, Brett Easton Ellis, being a guest on the podcast. The show's host called out the book title and said 'American Psycho, rules of attraction, less than zero' before moving on.

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American Psycho, rules of attraction, less than zero

— Episode: Brian Huskey + Andrew and Brian (Carolla...

Episode: Brian Huskey + Andrew and Brian (Carolla Classics)

The book was mentioned in the context of the author, Brett Easton Ellis, being a guest on the podcast. The show's host called out the book title and said 'American Psycho, rules of attraction, less than zero' before moving on.

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American Psycho, rules of attraction, less than zero

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

It was discussed that the book's main character, Patrick Bateman, may not actually be killing anyone, and the murders are just his twisted fantasies. There was also discussion about the book's popularity and themes of corporate greed and violence.

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Did you guys read the discourse about American Psycho is awesome?

— Episode: Strange News: Disney Goes Full Supervill...

Episode: Strange News: Disney Goes Full Supervillain, Food...

It was discussed that the book's main character, Patrick Bateman, may not actually be killing anyone, and the murders are just his twisted fantasies. There was also discussion about the book's popularity and themes of corporate greed and violence.

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Did you guys read the discourse about American Psycho is awesome?

Apparently, the idea is that Bateman never actually kills most of those people. And they're just his like, there is dark, twisted fantasy.

He said mergers and acquisitions. But in his head, that's what he's thinking.

He's like a dark Walter Mitty.

The idea that this is all in his and the fact that he doesn't get caught and he sort of like completely melts down in such a public way and yet still doesn't get caught.

Episode: The World's Most Infamous Prisoners: Violent Crime

It was mentioned that a lot of middle schoolers were strangely fixated on the character of Patrick Bateman, possibly due to the dramatization of the book's content in the media.

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And, you know, also, apparently there's a real affection for Patrick Bateman, you know, an American psycho by a lot of these kids in middle school, which is weird to me

The Rubin Report

The podcast host recommended viewers watch the movie adaptation or read the book to see how the actor Christian Bale's appearance and mannerisms resembled those of Gavin Newsom. The book was referenced in the context of Newsom's perceived arrogance and manipulative behavior.

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Go watch American Psycho or read the book, but you gotta watch it because Bale looks just like him, the hair, everything.

— Episode: Russell Brand's Head Explodes at Biden O...

Episode: Russell Brand's Head Explodes at Biden Official's...

The podcast host recommended viewers watch the movie adaptation or read the book to see how the actor Christian Bale's appearance and mannerisms resembled those of Gavin Newsom. The book was referenced in the context of Newsom's perceived arrogance and manipulative behavior.

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Go watch American Psycho or read the book, but you gotta watch it because Bale looks just like him, the hair, everything.

Unexplained Encounters

The book was mentioned in the context of Christian Bale's preparation for the film adaptation, including his tanning and the character of Patrick Bateman.

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He tanned himself like leather to play Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.

— Episode: Badlands - Real Stories of the Famous at...

Episode: Badlands - Real Stories of the Famous at Their Mos...

The book was mentioned in the context of Christian Bale's preparation for the film adaptation, including his tanning and the character of Patrick Bateman.

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He tanned himself like leather to play Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

It was mentioned as a book Drew read while developing his Chloe Sevigny-inspired character and comedic style. He also noted that he took inspiration from the author's style of writing.

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I was reading Brett Easton Ellis, I was reading American Psycho and Glamorama and I... ripped off of Brett Easton Ellis's horror as a writer.

— Episode: "Let's Call It A Play!" (w/ Drew Droege)

Episode: "Let's Call It A Play!" (w/ Drew Droege)

It was mentioned as a book Drew read while developing his Chloe Sevigny-inspired character and comedic style. He also noted that he took inspiration from the author's style of writing.

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I was reading Brett Easton Ellis, I was reading American Psycho and Glamorama and I... ripped off of Brett Easton Ellis's horror as a writer.

This Is Important

In two episodes, the hosts recounted receiving the book as a gift and remarked that it served as a spot-on illustration of the giver's behavior, even jokingly comparing the recipient to its infamous protagonist. They mentioned the title in the context of a light‑hearted conversation about personality and suggested checking out the related movie, but did not present it as a formal endorsement.

Episode: Ep 140: THIS IS IMPORTANT LIVE From Irvine, Califo...

He was given the book by his friend and said that it was a perfect description of what he was doing.

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And then he gave me the American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis.

He gave me the American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis.

Episode: The Pleasure Is Ours: "Never Judge a Book By Its C...

It was mentioned in conversation, one speaker having received a copy as a gift, with the implication that the recipient's personality might reflect the content of the book.

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He gave me a copy of American Psycho, the book for Brett Easton Ellis, gave me a copy of the book and a DVD of Jamie Foxx live from the foxhole and goes, this is who I am comedically.

He is Patrick Bateman.

He even suggests to us to watch the movie and read the book so much that I was like, what are you trying to tell us?

Generation Why: True Crime

It was mentioned that the killer's favorite book was American Psycho; the investigators found this detail interesting. The podcast host stated that they had read the book thirteen times.

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His wife knew about it. His wife knew about his girlfriend.

— Episode: Murder of Yingying Zhang - 381

Episode: Murder of Yingying Zhang - 381

It was mentioned that the killer's favorite book was American Psycho; the investigators found this detail interesting. The podcast host stated that they had read the book thirteen times.

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His wife knew about it. His wife knew about his girlfriend.

His favorite book is American Psycho, which for those that haven't heard me mention it before, I've read that book 13 times. I like the book quite a bit, but apparently this was something that investigators found very interesting.

Chuckle Sandwich

The conversation likened the clear raincoat and plastic wrap on a couch to the atmosphere of the novel, saying it gave "American Psycho" vibes.

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It definitely gives American psycho vibes for sure. In fact, the clear raincoat in this instance, somewhat gives American psycho vibes from this particular person because he puts on a clear raincoat.

— Episode: We Ranked Reddit's Worst Humans

Episode: We Ranked Reddit's Worst Humans

The conversation likened the clear raincoat and plastic wrap on a couch to the atmosphere of the novel, saying it gave "American Psycho" vibes.

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It definitely gives American psycho vibes for sure. In fact, the clear raincoat in this instance, somewhat gives American psycho vibes from this particular person because he puts on a clear raincoat.

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