Overview
Patrick Bateman is a fictional character, the protagonist of Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel “American Psycho” and its 2000 film adaptation. He is portrayed as a wealthy, young New York City investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer.
Role in this knowledge base
This character is frequently cited and used within ‘sigma male’ internet culture as an example of the archetype due to his perceived extreme self-reliance, ambition, and sociopathic tendencies.
Key facts
- He is the main character in the novel and film ‘American Psycho’.