Fight Club Fan Theory Takes Iconic Movie to a Whole New Supernatural Level
Many years have passed since the release of David Fincher's 1999 cult classic, but the movie is still surrounded by theories.
The famous director adapted the popular text by Chuck Palahniuk in his own way, giving it even more meaning and ideas. However, you have hardly seen such a strange idea like this one...
Fight Club is a controversial and thought-provoking film that explores themes of masculinity, consumerism, and identity through the story of an unnamed narrator who becomes obsessed with a charismatic and anarchic man named Tyler Durden.
As the narrator's life spirals out of control, he discovers that Tyler is not just his alter ego, but a separate person who leads a secret underground movement of men who reject the norms of society and seek to destroy it.
One Reddit theory, however, suggests that Tyler is not just a human being, but the devil himself. The creator of the theory claims that the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing everyone that he didn't exist.
Tyler also does not really exist, at least not in a human body. The character appears only at opportune moments.
Another thing the user pays attention to is the sale of soap. A rather inconspicuous way to blend in with the people. Fight Club, in this interpretation, resembles a cult where Tyler preaches to his followers and brainwashes them.
A fan of the movie suggests to remember the image of the character as well. The spiky hair resembles horns, the goatee refers to the animal Satan is associated with, and Tyler almost always appears in red.
The alter ego is sadistic, manipulative, and masterful at exposing vulnerabilities, intrusive thoughts, and fantasies. As the true evil essence, Tyler fulfills the desire of all the men in the club to be part of something greater.
But as in all cautionary tales, there is a price to pay for such consequences. The user notes that each conversation between the narrator and Tyler is like an unfinished deal with the devil.
David Fincher is known for playing with imagery and metaphor, so it could well be that he was developing Tyler as the devil.
Source: Reddit