Lions Gate greenlights American Psycho 2

By Jack April 13, 2001 5:12 PM

Empire Online reports that Lions Gate Films has given the go ahead for a sequel to the much talked about thriller last year, "American Psycho".

Rather than having Christian Bale reprise his role as Patrick Bateman, the sequel will feature a new character, played by Mila Kunis (That would be Jackie from "That 70's Show.") Kunis will play a college co-ed who was once involved with Bateman. After forming an obsession over a teaching assistant, she will do whatever it takes to have him.

Production is set to begin in Toronto in the middle of May, and will have a budget of around $10 million. There is no guarantee that the film will receive a theatrical release, although one is expected.

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RE: Lions Gate greenlights American Pshyco 2   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 13, 2001 2:57 PM

Would it be crass to hope from some Kunis tit action?

RE: RE: Lions Gate greenlights American Pshyco 2   reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on April 13, 2001 5:02 PM

Yeah, pretty much you male chauvinist pig! :)

RE: Lions Gate greenlights American Psycho 2   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 14, 2001 9:35 AM

Only in film can you spend 10 million dollars on something that my or my not see the light of day. Oops sorry... Only in politics AND film can you spend 10 million on something that my or not come to fruishion.

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Posted by TheUndeadChick (zombiebme@yahoo.com) on April 16, 2001 7:17 AM

I'm thinking that if this film never happens, that 10 million dollars would be better spent.

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Posted by plisken (No Email) on April 19, 2001 3:12 PM

I don't know. America Psycho is one of those movies that stick around in your head for a while, whether or not you liked it. A sequel is probably not a good idea.

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Posted by TheUndeadChick (zombiebme@yahoo.com) on April 22, 2001 1:44 PM

Honestly, I didn't like the movie. I mean, it had it's moments, such as the Huey Lewis scene. That was great. But all in all, it just wasn't as good as I'd hoped for. Not even close actually.
A sequel is definitely not in order here.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 17, 2001 3:40 PM

boobies are nice.  I want Bale!! i don't think kunis is even attractive.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on July 17, 2001 6:06 AM

I agree,a sequel to this movie is just not necessary. It was a great movie, and the book even better! But a sequel will just ruin it! why dont they do a movie on another book by Brett ellis?

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 26, 2001 3:54 PM

I worked in Post-production on this film.  It is worth a see, but it's not at all like the original.  It stands pretty well on it's own though.  
(sorry no boobies)

American Psycho 2?   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on September 1, 2002 3:34 AM

What the hell?
Why the f*ck?

American Psycho was based on a famous novel by Brett Easton Ellis. Correct me if I'm wrong, but he never wrote a sequel. This sounds like another shameless hollywood dead horse flogging for some quick bucks, (which probably won't eventuate). I sincerely hope they don't make this sure turkey.