A girl named Rachael Newman has developed a taste for murder and will stop at nothing to become a college professor's assistant.A girl named Rachael Newman has developed a taste for murder and will stop at nothing to become a college professor's assistant.A girl named Rachael Newman has developed a taste for murder and will stop at nothing to become a college professor's assistant.
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
15K
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- Director
- Writers
- Alex Sanger(screenplay)
- Karen Craig(screenplay)
- Bret Easton Ellis(Characters created by)
- Stars
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- Director
- Writers
- Alex Sanger(screenplay)
- Karen Craig(screenplay)
- Bret Easton Ellis(Characters created by)
- Stars
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- Director
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- Alex Sanger(screenplay)
- Karen Craig(screenplay)
- Bret Easton Ellis(Characters created by)
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Storyline
Rachael Newman has developed an interest for murders after she encountered psychopath Patrick Bateman. To further study the subject, she enrolls at the university department for Behavioral and Social Sciences, under the expert leadership of former FBI agent Robert Starkman. Very certain about herself, Rachael has one single goal: to become Starkman's teaching assistant. It's a prestigious job as having that position will almost guarantee employment at the FBI. But becoming her professor's assistant is no easy task to accomplish, as the first trouble arises when secretary Gerty Fleck decides she is too young for it. And Gerty Fleck won't be the only obstacle. —Arnoud Tiele (imdb@tiele.nl)
- Taglines
- Angrier. Deadlier. Sexier.
- Genres
- Certificate
- 14A
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe film began production with no association to American Psycho (2000), and it wasn't decided to repurpose it until it had already started filming. Bret Easton Ellis, the author of the original novel, claims the studio wanted to include a serial killer subplot in The Rules of Attraction (2002) but the filmmakers objected to the idea, leading to this film.
- Goofs(at around 38 mins) The second scene in Professor Starkman's class takes place two days after the first one yet everyone is wearing the same clothing and the word "Nicknames!" is still the only thing written on the blackboard.
- Quotes
Rachael Newman: [after strangling Brian with a condom] Ribbed, for her pleasure.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Shameful Sequels: American Psycho 2 (2013)
- SoundtracksIn the Meantime
Performed by The Dirtmitts (as Dirtmitts)
Written by The Dirtmitts (as Dirtmitts)
Courtesy of Sonic Unyon Records
Published by Sonic Unyon Distribution
Top review
Should be seen as its own movie.
As a movie in its own right, I enjoyed this, but I can't say it felt anything like the first "American Psycho". If it weren't for the sporadic reference-by- name of Patrick Bateman, there would really be nothing to tie the two movies together. So if you're looking for a movie that seems to -deserve- the title "American Psycho II", don't bother with this one, it will be a disappointment.
Even so, while it's not what I'd call "juicy" or truly "great", it is watchable. Mild on gore, heavy on psychopathology - it maintains something of a dark, gritty "Lifetime Special Movie" feel throughout. I might call it a "high- end time-waster" type. :-)
Even so, while it's not what I'd call "juicy" or truly "great", it is watchable. Mild on gore, heavy on psychopathology - it maintains something of a dark, gritty "Lifetime Special Movie" feel throughout. I might call it a "high- end time-waster" type. :-)
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- oldkingsol
- Jul 28, 2011
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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