19. The unsettling yet iconic “chainsaw” scene in American Psycho (2000)

The chainsaw scene in American Psycho, 2000, is one of the most surreal and disturbing moments of Christian Bale's career. As Patrick Bateman readies himself to murder a victim with a chainsaw, he menacingly chases the lady down the hallway. The bizarre nature of the scene, combined with Bale's performance, created a memory for the audience that will last. This moment shows Bale's ability to mix sheer horror with hints of absurdity, which is why American Psycho is one of his best-known movies.
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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew