You become acquainted with the protagonist in the first few reels of the movie. He or she may act strangely at times, but for the most part, everything appears to be normal. Then you begin to see changes in their demeanor, either as a result of their own internal struggles or, on occasion, as a result of external events. All hell breaks free halfway through the film, and the protagonist becomes insane. You have no idea what he’ll do next. You’ll be intrigued till the very end, wondering whether he’ll hurt others or himself. Patrick Bateman is indistinguishable from his Wall Street colleagues because he is young, white, beautiful, and ivy league educated. Bateman is the quintessential serial killer, moving freely and fearlessly, protected by conformity, privilege, and fortune. His violent intentions are fueled by ardent materialism and searing envy when he learns that someone else has more than he does. Bateman’s bloodlust sharpens as a coworker provides him with a business card that is superior in ink and paper than his, and he ramps up his homicidal activities to a frenetic level. If you enjoy American Psycho as much as I do, I’m sure you’re looking for comparable flicks. Despite the fact that finding a film as good as American Psycho is nearly impossible, we have done our best to compile a list of films that are similar to it. Take a peek around. If you’re interested, some of these films, such as American Psycho, may be available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu.
Nightcrawler
‘Nightcrawler’ is a disturbing drama about a man who will go to any length to succeed. Lou Bloom, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, is a small-time burglar who comes across as just somewhat psychotic at first. Lou’s level of insanity gradually emerges from beneath the mask of a photographer-turned salesman. In the glare of his triumph, Lou transforms into a villain. He appears to be devoid of any moral code, life-altering challenges, or love for anyone in particular. His single virtue and fault is ambition.
Black Swan
‘Black Swan’ recounts the story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life is completely consumed with dance, as it is for all those in her profession. A dancer who can play both the White Swan, who represents innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents cunning and sensuality, is needed for the premiere production of a new season named Swan Lake. Nina is the perfect White Swan, whereas Lily is the embodiment of the Black Swan. ‘Black Swan’ is an utmost exciting but at times disturbing voyage into the mind of a teenage dancer whose leading role as the devious swan queen turns out to be a part for which she becomes frighteningly perfect.
The Shutter Island
When they discover one of their most dangerous patients has fled the premises but is lurking someplace in the facility, all hell breaks loose at the AsheCliff Hospital for the Criminally Insane on Shutter Island. Teddy and Chuck, two investigators, join the team and begin searching the island for clues. Everybody is a suspect in their eyes. Teddy’s own words. The viewer is found clenching his nails in anticipation of Martin Scorsese’s neo-noir.
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No Country For Old Men
Here’s a suggestion for all you movie enthusiasts out there. Then come back and thank me for watching all of the Coen brothers’ films. A serious man, Fargo, and True Grit, to mention a few, are examples of their work. This film is a classic, as are many others. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) is a hunter whose life is turned upside down when he comes across a failed heroin deal. His greed gets the best of him, and he decides to keep the two million dollars he was able to recover from the crime scene. This attracts the attention of assassin Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), who will stop at nothing to obtain his reward and find Moss. If the cat was a psychopathic killer and the mouse was Josh Brolin, this would end in a violent cat and mouse pursuit.
There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood is a ruthless tale of greed, obsession, and treachery, with stunning performances to match. It portrays the merciless narrative of Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), a silver miner turned oilman who is on an obsessive drive for fortune amid Southern California’s oil boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. “I don’t want to succeed,” he continues, “and I don’t want others to succeed” – a phrase spoken by Daniel Plainview’s pure authoritarian Sociopath. The world of cinema has seen a wealth of outstanding actors that have enthralled billions of spectators around the world with their effort, subtlety, grace, and madness over the years. The world of cinema has seen a wealth of outstanding actors that have enthralled billions of spectators around the world with their effort, subtlety, grace, and madness over the years.
Eraserhead
The story of a dad who must care for his horribly disfigured child is told in David Lynch’s first highly lauded film, ‘Eraserhead,’ which is roughly classified as a surrealist endeavor. Essentially a body horror film with psychological and philosophical undertones. The protagonist is revealed to reside in a mechanized cityscape with dystopian circumstances, torn between unsettling visions of a lady and hallucinations reflecting sexual connotations.
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Network
When Howard Beale, a 25-year anchorman, is forced to retire due to his age, he tells his viewers that he will commit suicide on his final show. When his announcement appears to boost ratings, the whole thing devolves into a gaudy entertainment extravaganza. The film expertly alternates between crazy and sanity. While the film’s main character Howard Beale’s devilish and messianic outbursts represent one end of the scale, the gradual human degradation that comes with merciless professionalism represents the opposite.
The Shining
Stephen King, the author of the book on which ‘The Shining’ is based, was and still is dissatisfied with the movie. It’s understandable, given how little it resembles his best-selling project. Instead, the picture is hypnotic, drawing you into the terrifying grandeur and solitude of the Overlook Hotel, while the slow pace allows it to creep under your skin. There are still aspects of ‘The Shining’ that keep me awake, whether it’s Wendy discovering Jack’s work, Mr. Grady’s bathroom talk with Jack, or Jack chasing Danny through the hedge maze.
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Apocalypse Now
The best film ever made was about the Vietnam War and the craziness that infected the young men who fought in it. Coppola pushed himself into the production of this masterwork, allowing audiences to be thrown into the nightmare that was Vietnam. In Cambodia, an American Captain (Martin Sheen) is dispatched to assassinate a Colonel who has gone insane and is fighting his own war. The more he learns about Kurtz (Brando) along the road, the more he believes in what he’s done and doesn’t think he’s crazy.
Taxi Driver
Robert de Niro provides a visceral, razor-sharp portrayal as a former Vietnam warrior now working as a late-night cab driver in New York City in the 1970s, his mind steadily corroding from the filth he encounters. We know he’ll go off at some point, but we don’t know when or what will set him off like a ticking time bomb. Scorsese crafted a gloomy classic, focusing his camera on the streets of the city, where the protagonist witnesses the misery he witnesses, the torment that fuels his wrath. The first few views, with steam rising from the sewer grates, give the impression that hell is simmering beneath the metropolis.
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Natural Born Killers
Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Sizemore, and Tommy Lee Jones star in Oliver Stone’s 1994 crime drama Natural Born Killers. The film portrays the story of two horrific childhood victims who grow up to be lovers and mass murderers, and who are unjustly praised by the media. Stone, writer David Veloz, and associate producer Richard Rutowski rewrote Quentin Tarantino’s original screenplay. Tarantino was given story credit for the picture, although he later renounced it. Arnon Milchan, Thom Mount, and Stone served as executive producers alongside Jane Hamsher, Don Murphy, and Clayton Townsend.
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks is a psychological thriller film starring Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, and William Hurt, directed by Bruce A. Evans and released in 2007. On June 1, 2007, it was released. The film follows the titular character, a well-known Portland businessman and serial killer who is blackmailed into taking on a protégé and must deal with his violent alter ego (Hurt), who persuades him to continue his “habit.” When a dedicated police detective reopens the investigation into his murders, his life becomes even more complicated. Despite mixed reviews, the picture grossed $48.1 million on a $20 million budget.
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