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25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal

  • In the 2000 film adaptation of American Psycho, Christian Bale plays Patrick Bateman, who follows an intensive morning routine that includes skincare and fitness.
  • Bateman's character reflects hyper-consumerism, demonstrated through social media influencers showcasing elaborate wellness routines.
  • The film critiques consumerism while presenting a hollow character, as noted by Jaap Kooijman, who states that it masks emptiness.
  • Kooijman argues that the film remains relevant today, highlighting the absurdity of Bateman's portrayal as a serial killer.
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25 years on, Patrick Bateman’s unsettling morning routine is normal

From the “morning shed” to fitness advice from the manosphere, Christian Bale’s iconic morning montage in “American Psycho” has become par for the course for online influencers.

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Inverse broke the news in United States on Monday, April 14, 2025.
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