1998
Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker, meticulously maintains a superficial life while secretly indulging his violent, psychopathic tendencies, escalating from fantasies to the brutal murder of his colleague Paul Owen. Detective Donald Kimball investigates Owen's disappearance as Bateman continues his spree, nearly killing his secretary and murdering two escorts, before confessing his crimes in a frantic phone call to his lawyer. His lawyer dismisses the confession, claiming to have recently dined with Paul Owen, and Bateman finds Owen's apartment empty and for sale, with no one remembering Owen ever living there. Bateman's reality blurs as his confessions are not believed and his crimes have no consequences, leaving him trapped in an unpunished existence without catharsis.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Patrick Bateman’s meticulously controlled yuppie life devolves into violent chaos as he struggles with identity and morality.
Open full beat sheetPatrick Bateman is listed as Protagonist. 26-year-old investment banker, wealthy, obsessed with appearance and status, serial killer. In the parsed data, Patrick Bateman is connected to 54 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
54 scenes / 42 dialogue linesTimothy Price is listed as Friend/Colleague. Investment banker, wired, cynical. In the parsed data, Timothy Price is connected to 10 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.
10 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCraig McDermott is listed as Friend/Colleague. Investment banker, arrogant, aggressive. In the parsed data, Craig McDermott is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesJean is listed as Secretary. Bateman's secretary, wholesome, earnest, loves Bateman. In the parsed data, Jean is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCourtney Rawlinson is listed as Socialite. Fragile, neurotic, engaged to Luis Carruthers. In the parsed data, Courtney Rawlinson is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 17.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDavid Van Patten is listed as Friend/Colleague. Investment banker, yes-man, wears horn-rimmed glasses. In the parsed data, David Van Patten is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDonald Kimball is listed as Private Investigator. Young, good-looking, investigating Paul Owen's disappearance. In the parsed data, Donald Kimball is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesEvelyn Williams is listed as Fiancée. Classically beautiful, wealthy, self-absorbed. In the parsed data, Evelyn Williams is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 41.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLuis Carruthers is listed as Socialite. Slightly overweight, foppish, eager to please. In the parsed data, Luis Carruthers is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 32.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPaul Owen is listed as Colleague. Investment banker, handsome, confident, rival. In the parsed data, Paul Owen is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHarold Carnes is listed as Lawyer. Bateman's lawyer. In the parsed data, Harold Carnes is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 47.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBateman and his colleagues dine at an expensive restaurant, discussing fashion and their social status while Bateman narrates his disdain for his peers.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermott, David Van PattenThe men travel to a nightclub, discussing sexual encounters.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermott, David Van PattenThe group arrives at the Tunnel nightclub.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermott, David Van PattenBateman and Price use cocaine in a bathroom stall.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy PriceBateman attempts to buy drinks and internally threatens the bartender.
Patrick BatemanBateman performs his meticulous morning grooming routine.
Patrick BatemanBateman dresses for work.
Patrick BatemanBateman interacts with his secretary Jean at the office.
Patrick Bateman, JeanBateman rides with his fiancée Evelyn.
Patrick Bateman, Evelyn WilliamsBateman dines with Evelyn, Price, and others.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Evelyn Williams, Courtney Rawlinson, Luis CarruthersBateman and Evelyn argue in her bedroom.
Patrick Bateman, Evelyn WilliamsBateman encounters a woman after using an ATM.
Patrick BatemanBateman argues with dry cleaners about bloodstained sheets.
Patrick BatemanBateman calls Courtney to arrange a date.
Patrick Bateman, Courtney RawlinsonBateman and Courtney travel to dinner.
Patrick Bateman, Courtney RawlinsonBateman takes Courtney to Barcadia, pretending it is Dorsia.
Patrick Bateman, Courtney RawlinsonBateman and Courtney have a hostile sexual encounter.
Patrick Bateman, Courtney RawlinsonBateman and his colleagues compare business cards.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermott, David Van Patten, Paul Owen, Luis CarruthersBateman encounters a homeless man.
Patrick BatemanBateman encounters a homeless man, mocks him, and eventually murders him and his dog.
Patrick BatemanBateman receives beauty treatments while contemplating his lack of humanity.
Patrick BatemanBateman meets Paul Owen for dinner, where they argue and drink.
Patrick Bateman, Paul OwenBateman murders Paul Owen with an ax.
Patrick Bateman, Paul OwenBateman drags the body out of his building.
Patrick BatemanBateman encounters Luis Carruthers while disposing of the body.
Patrick Bateman, Luis CarruthersBateman dissolves the body in a bathtub.
Patrick BatemanBateman stages Owen's apartment to look like he left for London.
Patrick BatemanDetective Kimball interviews Bateman about Paul Owen's disappearance.
Patrick Bateman, Jean, Donald KimballBateman exercises while watching horror movies and makes harassing phone calls.
Patrick BatemanBateman picks up two escorts and brings them to his apartment.
Patrick BatemanBateman and his colleagues discuss women and business cards.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermott, David Van Patten, Luis CarruthersBateman attempts to kill Luis Carruthers, but Luis misinterprets it as a romantic advance.
Patrick Bateman, Luis CarruthersBateman has a cold interaction with his mistress, Courtney.
Patrick Bateman, Courtney RawlinsonBateman runs into Detective Kimball at a club.
Patrick Bateman, Donald KimballBateman encounters Kimball at a nightclub and tries to act casual while Kimball probes him about Paul Owen.
Patrick Bateman, Donald KimballBateman interacts with models and his colleagues Price and McDermott.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermottPrice has a breakdown and leaps from a balcony.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermottBateman waits for a cab with Daisy.
Patrick BatemanBateman leaves Daisy's apartment with a suitcase containing hair.
Patrick BatemanBateman invites Jean to dinner.
Patrick Bateman, JeanBateman hosts Jean, nearly killing her with a nail gun before Evelyn calls.
Patrick Bateman, Jean, Evelyn WilliamsKimball questions Bateman about Paul Owen's disappearance.
Patrick Bateman, Jean, Donald KimballBateman lures Christie into his limo.
Patrick BatemanBateman murders Christie and Elizabeth.
Patrick BatemanBateman breaks up with Evelyn.
Patrick Bateman, Evelyn WilliamsBateman goes on a killing spree.
Patrick BatemanBateman confesses his crimes to his lawyer via phone.
Patrick Bateman, Harold CarnesKimball tells Bateman that the investigation is closed.
Patrick Bateman, Craig McDermott, Donald KimballBateman discovers the apartment is being sold and no one remembers Paul Owen living there.
Patrick BatemanBateman is confronted by Mrs. Wolfe and told to leave.
Patrick BatemanBateman panics in a revolving door and bumps into a lookalike.
Patrick BatemanBateman calls his office and has a breakdown with Jean.
Patrick Bateman, JeanJean searches Bateman's desk.
JeanBateman meets his colleagues and confronts Carnes about his crimes.
Patrick Bateman, Timothy Price, Craig McDermott, David Van Patten, Harold CarnesJean discovers Bateman's diary.
JeanBateman sits alone in the bar, reflecting on his lack of catharsis.
Patrick BatemanWe have to stop people from abusing the welfare system. We have to provide food and shelter for the homeless and oppose racial discrimination and promote civil rights while also promoting equal rights for women but change the abortion laws to protect the right to life yet still somehow maintain women's freedom of choice.
I mean, to think that one of his friends killed him, for no reason whatsoever would be too ridiculous. Isn't that right, Patrick?
But avoid matching the vest's pattern with your socks or tie. Wearing argyle socks with an argyle vest will look too studied.
Am I to believe that all ten people in this restaurant have eaten your entire supply of cilantro crawfish gumbo?
Patrick I know you're there. Pick up the phone, you bad boy.
I'm not going anywhere unless we have a reservation.
It never was supposed to he! Why isn't it possible?
But I think...I want to know what happened here.
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