Fight Club, American drama film, released in 1999, that was directed by David Fincher and adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s 1996 novel of the same name. The film tells the story of an alienated office worker and a charismatic nihilist who start an underground club at which disaffected young men violently fight each other. Under the nihilist’s direction, club members begin committing acts of vandalism to challenge society’s focus on consumerism and materialism. Eventually, the club spreads to other cities, and the members’ activities escalate into terrorism that is meant to destroy all societal institutions and norms. Fight Club has acquired ...(100 of 1141 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!