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By now I assume you've all heard the delirious news, but if not, it is true: they are making a musical out of American Psycho. Via AICN, here are some of the highlights of the press release:

"American Psycho, the controversial social satire from acclaimed novelist Bret Easton Ellis, which was adapted into a feature film in 2000 top-lining “Dark Knight” star Christian Bale, will be adapted for the stage.

American Psycho delves into the designer lifestyle and twisted mind of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy, young and handsome Wall Street investment banker in 1980s Manhattan . Whether applying an herb-mint facial masque during his morning routine, comparing business cards with his colleagues at Pierce & Pierce or attempting to get a reservation at restaurant hot-spot Dorsia, Bateman's obsessively materialistic behavior fills his days. By night, his mask of sanity slips into a world of drugs, prostitution and murder.

... Original music will revive the nostalgia of the 80’s alongside celebrated hits from the era.

“American Psycho continues to be a cultural phenomenon,” said [producer] David Johnson. “Ellis’ book contains so many memorable lines and musical references that a live musical production is the perfect fit. The character of Patrick Bateman has become an icon for fans of Ellis’ book and the film adaptation, and now we can bring this dark but comical world of greed to the stage in an entertaining and thought-provoking way.”

... “This is the perfect storm of creative people to turn American Psycho into an entertaining musical play,” said Ellis. “American Psycho’s essence is the high-flying 80s, the decadence and the music -- together, they are the equivalent of a spectacular train wreck you have to watch.”

... “It is clear that there is a resurgence of 1980s music with many of today’s top selling acts as they are turning back to the hits of the time for inspiration on style and sound,” says [producer] Nate Bolotin. “Ellis’ musical references to bands like Talking Heads, Genesis and Huey Lewis and The News fill entire chapters of the book, and we believe a live musical rendition will give fans and new audiences a chance to experience the story in a whole new way.”"

Lord I hope they get the rights to all the music from the book. And when I say "all" I do mean that they have got to throw a heap of money at Whitney Houston, because there has GOT to be a number called "Where Do Broken Skulls Go"...

Or "I Wanna Dance With Somebody's Severed Limbs"...

Or "Didn't We Almost Have It All... You Stupid Fucking Whore."

I could keep going all day long, ya know.
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