Sequels That Aren't Equal Podcast: American Psycho 2

American Psycho 2: The Sequel That Was Never Supposed to Exist In this episode of Sequels That Aren’t Equal, Brian, Dave, and Tim tackle one of the strangest sequel stories in Hollywood history: American Psycho 2. Unlike most bad sequels, this one wasn't even conceived as a follow-up to the original film. The hosts examine how an unrelated script called The Girl Who Wouldn't Die was transformed mid-production into an American Psycho sequel, much to the frustration of its cast and creators. The crew begins by revisiting the original American Psycho (2000), discussing Christian Bale's iconic performance as Patrick Bateman, the film's dark comedic satire, and the enduring debate over whether Bateman's murders ever actually happened. They also explore fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, including Bale's surprising inspiration for the character and the studio's initial reluctance to cast him. Then comes the autopsy. The guys break down American Psycho 2, starring Mila Kunis and William Shatner, examining its bizarre premise, wildly different tone, questionable plot logic, and complete disregard for the themes and ambiguity that made the original a cult classic. Along the way, they discuss serial killer movies in the 1990s, the lost sequel possibilities involving The Rules of Attraction, and some unintentionally hilarious moments that make this film memorable for all the wrong reasons. In This Episode 🔪 Why the original American Psycho became a cult classic 🔪 Christian Bale's surprising inspiration for Patrick Bateman 🔪 The debate over whether Bateman's murders actually happened 🔪 The abandoned plans for a proper sequel 🔪 How The Girl Who Wouldn't Die became American Psycho 2 🔪 Mila Kunis' reaction to the franchise connection 🔪 William Shatner at maximum Shatner 🔪 The strangest college murder plot ever put on film 🔪 Why the sequel misunderstands everything that made the original work 🔪 Could American Psycho have ever supported a sequel? Join the Discussion Do you think Patrick Bateman's murders were real or imagined? What's the worst sequel you've ever seen?