American Psycho (2000)

The film functions as a biting satire and critique of unchecked consumerism, corporate greed, and toxic masculinity prevalent in 1980s yuppie culture, themes consistently targeted by left-leaning social commentary. Its focus on systemic superficiality and moral decay, rather than individual moral failing in isolation, firmly places its critique on the left.

The movie features primarily traditional casting, reflecting its specific setting and satirical targets. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional identities, particularly white male privilege and consumerism, through the negative portrayal of its protagonist, Patrick Bateman, making this critique central to its thematic content.