This American Psycho art project by artist Butcher Billy, depicts the iconic character Patrick Bateman from the cult 2000 film American Psycho in the guise of various pop culture figures.
A love letter to the film, Butcher Billy's art captures the insanity and honesty of the character with these Amercian Psycho posters. Using Patrick Bateman's face (played by Christian Bale) as a template, Butcher Billy transforms Bateman into other notable characters from film and comics. Walter White, Batman, Captain America, Bart Simpson, Michael Jackson's Thriller character and more are all given the American Psycho treatment.
Butcher Billy's American Psycho art captures the infectious madness of Patrick Bateman. While haunting and a little frightening, you can't help but stare at Patrick Bateman's face.
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Butcher Billy's American Psycho Art is Maddeningly Fantastic
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