This edition ofThe ShotexaminesAmerican Psycho’s most memorable murder.
It was a shocking moment for Leto and viewers alike.
“Christian held back his performance until then so that it would be a real surprise.

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And they had to get it right quickly because the mess only allowed for minimal takes.
“It was one of those scenes where everything does fall into place,” says Harron.
“By accident, the blood spray only hit one side of Christian’s face.
When you look at him head-on, his face seems covered in blood.
But when you look at him from the side, his face looks quite clean.
And it all happened by chance.”
“It’s not easy to do an ax murder,” shares Harron.