American Psycho Subtitled VHS Video Bret Easton Ellis A young Wall Street elite living in a prime location in New York. With a handsome appearance and about to marry a beautiful woman, he harbors darkness behind his seemingly perfect life. Eventually, that shadow leads him to shocking actions. "American Psycho" is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis published in 1991. It was made into a film in 2000, directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale. Director: Mary Harron Screenplay: Mary Harron Guinevere Turner Produced by: Edward R. Pressman Chris Hanley Christian Halsey Solomon Executive Producers: Michael Paseornek Jeff Sackman Joseph Drake Cast: Christian Bale Willem Dafoe Jared Leto Josh Lucas Samantha Mathis Matt Ross Bill Sage Chloë Sevigny Cara Seymour Justin Theroux Guinevere Turner Reese Witherspoon Music: John Cale Cinematography: Andrzej Sekuła Edited by: Andrew Marcus Distribution: United States: Lionsgate Japan: Amuse Pictures Release Date: United States: April 14, 2000 Japan: May 3, 2001 Running time: 102 minutes