This American Psycho Scene Offers a Surprising Explanation Why Murders Were Real
In case you didn't know, Patrick Bateman is crazy, but did he really commit any of his murders shown in the film?
The iconic American Psycho movie tells the story of a wealthy young investment banker named Patrick Bateman, who becomes increasingly unhinged and psychotic, leading him to commit a series of brutal murders.
The film has been subject to controversy and debate over whether the murders Bateman commits in the film are real or merely hallucinations or fantasies.
In the film, there are several instances where it is suggested that the murders may not be real.
There are several scenes where Bateman's perceptions of reality are clearly distorted, suggesting that his actions may be the product of his own delusions.
It is believed that the murders are not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a metaphor for the violence and brutality that underpins the culture of the wealthy and powerful in 1980s America.
However, a Reddit user shared his opinion on a specific scene that might hint that the murders were real, at least some of them.
According to a fan's interpretation, when Bateman attempts to clear out the bodies and evidence from Paul Allen's apartment, he encounters a realtor who seems to know more than she's letting on.
Despite being pressed by Bateman, the realtor remains calm and collected, eventually telling him not to cause trouble when he asks what happened there.
The fan theorizes that the realtor could be a seasoned killer or criminal who disposed of the bodies herself, later selling the property for profit.
While some people suggest that the realtor may have been motivated by greed, the fan argues that it's unlikely a legitimate realtor would knowingly cover up a crime scene.
Additionally, the fan points out that the realtor's behavior suggests that something terrible did happen in that apartment.
On the other hand, the realtor's behavior might be a product of Bateman's imagination as well.
This scene is one of the most ambiguous in the film that makes viewers doubt whether Patrick Bateman actually did let his psychopathy out or not.
Source: Reddit