32: Why Are We Drawn to Villains? (AMERICAN PSYCHO)

Hearts of Darkness
Written By Derrick Hatch

What are we truly capable of? We continue through our ‘Hearts of Darkness’ series by discussing one of the 21st Century’s most controversial films: AMERICAN PSYCHO. We wrestle with why so many people are drawn to Patrick Bateman, while also discussing the importance of confession, and the Normalizing Gaze.

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • Why We Chose AMERICAN PSYCHO (1:23)

  • Analyzing Evil: Patrick Bateman (10:46)

  • Identity and the Normalizing Gaze (18:56)

  • Sin and its Hidden Potential (26:57)

  • Conclusion (40:28)

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