The Dark Side of 1980s Capitalism: An Exploration of American Psycho

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Why It Matters Today

American Psycho has aged remarkably well, though its audience has shifted. In 2000, it was seen as a critique of Wall Street greed. Today, it is often ironically worshipped by the very type of men it sought to satirize.

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4. Impacts

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