If you haven't revisited the of American Psycho recently, it's time to put on your raincoat and give "Killing Spree" another listen. While the Broadway version has its own flair, there’s a cold, clinical precision to the original London track that perfectly captures Duncan Sheik’s "electronic-meets-80s-pastiche" vision. The Vibe
🔪 Deep Dive: "Killing Spree" – American Psycho (London Cast Recording)
Produced and mixed by Duncan Sheik at his Sneaky Studios, the track blends the sleekness of high-end '80s fashion with an "emotionally empty" synth-pop gloss designed to mimic Bateman’s hollow interior. Why It Hits Different
Clocking in at , "Killing Spree" is one of the longest and most intense sequences in the show. Led by Matt Smith (as Patrick Bateman), the track is a relentless descent into chaos. Unlike the movie’s sudden bursts of violence, the musical uses this track to humanize—and then immediately dehumanize—Bateman through song, forcing the audience to ride along with his impulse to murder. Key Elements
If you haven't revisited the of American Psycho recently, it's time to put on your raincoat and give "Killing Spree" another listen. While the Broadway version has its own flair, there’s a cold, clinical precision to the original London track that perfectly captures Duncan Sheik’s "electronic-meets-80s-pastiche" vision. The Vibe
🔪 Deep Dive: "Killing Spree" – American Psycho (London Cast Recording) American Psycho - London Cast Recording: Killing Spree
Produced and mixed by Duncan Sheik at his Sneaky Studios, the track blends the sleekness of high-end '80s fashion with an "emotionally empty" synth-pop gloss designed to mimic Bateman’s hollow interior. Why It Hits Different If you haven't revisited the of American Psycho
Clocking in at , "Killing Spree" is one of the longest and most intense sequences in the show. Led by Matt Smith (as Patrick Bateman), the track is a relentless descent into chaos. Unlike the movie’s sudden bursts of violence, the musical uses this track to humanize—and then immediately dehumanize—Bateman through song, forcing the audience to ride along with his impulse to murder. Key Elements Why It Hits Different Clocking in at ,