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But what I'm saying is many of these characters have been studied by real psychologists and psychiatrists. Some are even used as examples to teach medical students and psychology students. Darth Vader is one example. Okay, forget Bundy, but Catherine Tramell (Basic Instinct) is a text book NPD case that is actually used to teach students in college. Describing her as an "egomaniac" is really an understatement if you've seen the movie and understand the depth of her evil. Alex Forrest from "Fatal Attraction" is a borderline personality disorder case that also is used to teach students. Kathryn Merteuil, who is also a borderline personality is also used as an example. So is Annie Wilkes, who suffers from BPD w/ schizoid, schizotypal, and obsessive-compulsive features.

Another one is Patrick Bateman from "American Psycho". He is commonly brought up in psychology courses to show the manifestation of borderline personality disorder in males.

This list can go on and on.