American Psycho (soundtrack)

The American Psycho soundtrack refers to the commercially released collection of songs featured in the 2000 film American Psycho, directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale. The soundtrack, released by Island Records, comprises a selection of 1980s new wave, pop, and rock hits that reflect the protagonist Patrick Bateman's yuppie lifestyle and cultural obsessions.

The songs selected for the soundtrack play a significant role in establishing the film's atmosphere and satirizing the materialism and superficiality of the era. Specific tracks are often directly linked to pivotal scenes in the film, such as the infamous business card comparison scene set to Huey Lewis and the News' "Hip to Be Square," and the murders that unfold to the backdrop of various popular artists.

Notable artists featured on the American Psycho soundtrack include New Order, The Cure, Elvis Costello, and David Bowie. The soundtrack is notable for its carefully curated selection of songs that underscore the film's themes of consumerism, violence, and identity. While not a comprehensive list of all music appearing in the film, the soundtrack offers a condensed representation of the movie's sonic landscape and has contributed to the film's enduring cult status.