A recent Midsummer Scream 2022 video shows a cosplayer with a surprisingly accurate impression of Patrick Bateman American psychology. Patrick Bateman, the famous psychopath, was originally portrayed by Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial novel of the same name. The role has since been taken over by Michael Kremko in American Psycho II: An All-American Girl and was cut in some scenes Law of Attraction Created by Casper Van Dien, Bale’s image remains the definitive interpretation of the character, and the cosplayer is clearly repeating that.
director mary harlan American psychologyAlthough it ran into as much controversy as the original novel when it was released in 2000, it has since been widely regarded as one of the best American horror films of the 21st century, and an important satire on toxic masculinity and capitalism. Much of its staying power is due to Christian Bale’s iconic transformation as Patrick Bateman. His portrayal of a dry, lifeless man whose personality is nothing more than a mask is so powerful that it not only brings the film’s theme to life but also convinces Christopher Nolan that he’s the only actor capable of playing Bruce Wayne in The Batman. Batman Begins. This is a great performance by one of the best actors of his generation.
Bale’s performance as Patrick Bateman is so specific and iconic, it’s reasonable to think that imitating him is impossible. After all, Michael Kremko’s attempt to play the same character met with disastrous reviews in the 2002 sequel. However, TikTok user PumaDoesCosplay recently captured a video of a man performing an eerie imitation of Bale’s signature performance. Coser’s Brett Gustafson not only looks exactly like Patrick Bateman, with his slicked back hair, tailored suit, and mysterious bloody garbage bags, but he also perfectly embodies the overly polite, hollow friendliness that Bale brings to the character. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that he’s carrying Huey Lewis and News CDs.
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The “A Midsummer Shock” video isn’t the first time Gustafsson has demonstrated his uncanny ability to play the character Patrick Bateman. In a video on the TikTok page “Alchemy of Illusions”, Gustafsson invites viewers to dine at Dorsia, a fictional restaurant. American psychology, while the sound is almost indistinguishable from Bell. In another scene, he strolls through Monsterpalooza, recounting his journey through the horror hoax in much the same way Bateman recounts the beginning of the film.
Gustafson’s popularity is testament to Bale’s longevity as Patrick Bateman and his iconic status in Harlan’s films. American psychology It has since been mentioned in music videos by Kanye West, Maroon 5 and a FunnyorDie skit starring “Weird Al” Yankovic and Huey Lewis himself. It is often parodied, but will likely never get a sequel or remake, which is perhaps the best testament to its undisputed status as a horror cinematic landmark.
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