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It was Harron's sense of Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel of stockbroker/serial killer Bateman as dark comedy playing on the emptiness of greed and male violence born of self-hatred that earned the adaptation its critical acclaim.

Christian Bale on the set of "American Psycho," based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis and directed by Mary Harron.

After Tuesday's ruling, AP spokesperson Lauren Easton said the agency was "gratified by the court's decision".

Courage’s novel is more akin to Bret Easton Ellis’ “American Psycho.”

The 31-year-old will return on a one-year deal, according to reports, after he snagged the backup role from incumbent Easton Stick, who’s also a free agent.