Many viewers debate whether the events in the movie actually happened or were just in Bateman's head. The ambiguity is part of the fun.
So what makes "American Psycho" such a compelling watch, even today? The answer lies in its thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche, and the ways in which societal pressures can shape our behavior. Bateman's character serves as a dark mirror to our own darker impulses, forcing us to confront the repressed desires and anxieties that lie beneath the surface of polite society.