American Psycho (Mary Harron, 2000)

Mary Harron's divisive 1980s period film American Psycho has achieved cult status with contemporary audiences. One of the most divisive films of the early 2000s, American Psycho stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a charismatic New York investment banker who tries to keep his growing violent, psychopathic fantasies and behaviors from his coworkers. Upon its release many viewers objected to the violence of the film, while others gravitated toward its blend of horror and comedy.