A recent rumor has suggested that Lionsgate are looking to develop an American Psycho remake, and fans are already slamming the idea alone.
Shockingly violent and unusually funny, American Psycho is the favorite of many, and fans have grown to be protective of their “perfect” slasher flick.
However, a recent rumor has suggested that Lionsgate are looking to modernize Bateman and his story, and first reactions have already proven that they might want to start rethinking that idea.
Fans are slamming reported American Psycho remake
According to industry insider,@TheInsneider, Lionsgate is currently is currently working towards a modern-day remake of American Psycho.
Allegedly, the studio is seeking ideas on how to remake the 2000Bret Easton Ellisadaptation (or, technically, 1991 novel). Based on the online reaction to the rumor, it seems fans wouldn’t be happy in the slightest to see this one get an update.
Oh yeah… EXCLUSIVE: LIONSGATE plotting a new, modern-day AMERICAN PSYCHO movie. Start prepping those pitches, writers! The studio wants to hear your takes on how to reinvent PATRICK BATEMAN.https://t.co/w7I1xMsvxepic.twitter.com/tLKJHUN9vJ
“@Lionsgate, here’s how you “modernize”/”reinvent” American Psycho: YOU DON’T. It’s perfect the way it is. Leave it alone, please,” wrote oneX user.
“What an absolute f*cking watered down disaster this would be. Dear Lord,”said another.
One userwrote: “Ughh why aren’t we making original movies? This is baffling. Nobody wants this.”
“How about they don’t? The original is perfect,”another commentsaid.
Still, there’s a lesson to learn. Patrick Bateman fans don’t take kindly to any movie that tries to associate itself with the heavily-praised original, so maybe it’s not worth trying to!
Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
