Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis

The film constructs its analysis by relying on archival interviews with Ellis himself, critics, and cultural scholars. It explores the novel's genesis, its ties to the aesthetics of the 80s, and why this yuppie-murderer story became a cult diagnosis of its era.

What lingers after viewing is a contemplation of how a literary scandal exposed a generation's nerve. The documentary prompts reflection on the prophetic nature of this harsh portrait of a society obsessed with superficial success. — MovieFinder Editorial