As a seasoned gamer and film enthusiast with a penchant for darker narratives, I can confidently say that Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming adaptation of American Psycho is a promising development. Having survived the travesty that was the 2002 sequel, I can only hope for a more faithful interpretation of Bret Easton Ellis’ groundbreaking novel.
Luca Guadagnino will soon take on the task of adapting Bret Easton Ellis’ novel, and while some ardent fans may express discontent, this new adaptation is likely to surpass the 2002 American Psycho film starring Mila Kunis.
To set things straight: While it’s not a remake per se, Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho is indeed a fresh take on Bret Easton Ellis’ chilling novel. So, fear not, fans, we’re in for something unique as we delve into the mind of Patrick Bateman once more.
1991 saw the release of Ellis’ groundbreaking novel, which created a splash due to its stark portrayals of violence attributed to serial killer Patrick Bateman. Mary Harron’s movie adaptation emerged in 2000, featuring Christian Bale in the chilling role of the ruthless Wall Street banker, effectively demonstrating that the “impossible-to-adapt” book was far from it.
Despite the customary disagreements on social media about Guadagnino’s possible remake, there’s no denying that it won’t reach the level of infamy that the “trashy” American Psycho 2 has attained.
All it comes down to is this: Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho
— lionsgate (@Lionsgate) October 18, 2024
If you haven’t come across the sequel of American Psycho, that’s not surprising because it wasn’t originally intended to be made. The film American Psycho 2 was produced in 2002 and released directly on video, featuring Mila Kunis portraying a murderous college student.
In the disappointing continuation, we find a younger portrayal of Kunis’ character taking the life of Patrick Bateman, who had just murdered her babysitter. This act ignites a bloodlust within her. The rest unfolds as a typical slasher film, though it doesn’t align with the American Psycho universe’s original narrative.
Initially, the screenplay went by the name “The Girl Who Couldn’t Die,” bearing no resemblance whatsoever to American Psycho. Yet, during filming, sequences that alluded to the character of Bateman were incorporated, thereby categorizing it as a follow-up.
In a 2005 interview on MTV, Kunis herself admitted that she hadn’t realized the second film would be American Psycho II. She thought it was intended for a different project and was later re-edited, but she expressed her displeasure with the outcome by saying, “Oh… I don’t know. It wasn’t good.
Without further explanation, the outcome was less than satisfactory. With potential to stand on its own as an acceptable slasher flick, it’s now generally viewed as a disappointing sequel (earning only 11% on Rotten Tomatoes). In fact, it seems to have slipped people’s minds entirely.
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2024-10-19 17:48