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Sky Arte documentary explores Bret Easton Ellis's cult novel American Psycho

publication · 2026-04-27

A documentary titled 'American Psycho – Tradimenti, omicidi e follia' airs on Sky Arte on Saturday, July 23, delving into Bret Easton Ellis's controversial 1991 novel. The book portrays the decadent Western world through Patrick Bateman, a yuppie serial killer. Initially met with fierce criticism, including boycott calls and death threats against Ellis, the novel later became a cult classic adapted into film and Broadway. The documentary examines the story's impact and legacy.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'American Psycho – Tradimenti, omicidi e follia' airs on Sky Arte on July 23, 2022.
  • The documentary explores Bret Easton Ellis's novel 'American Psycho' (1991).
  • The novel follows Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street yuppie and serial killer.
  • The book faced severe criticism for its violence, misogyny, racism, and homophobia.
  • Ellis received death threats and boycott calls; promotional tours were canceled.
  • The novel later became a cult classic, adapted into film and Broadway.
  • Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Bret Easton Ellis

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Italy

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