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| Name: | Undressed to Kill |
| Authors: | Timothy |
| Published Date: | 14 Oct. 2024 |
| Indexed Date: | 14 Oct. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.almostwild.blog/p/undressed-to-kill |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | ---, Timothy. “Undressed to Kill.” Almostwild (Substack), 14 Oct. 2024, https://www.almostwild.blog/p/undressed-to-kill |
Summary
The article discusses the use of nudity in the film "American Psycho" to convey themes of vanity and masculinity. It explores how the main character, Patrick Bateman, creates and maintains his identity through his physique, vanity, and obsessive attention to detail, ultimately revealing a fragile and primitive pursuit of superiority and status. The article ends with a warning about the enduring horror of the film, suggesting that it may have a negative impact on future generations of young male viewers.