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Spin off

Fight Club (2004) (VG)
 -  Video game version of the movie

References

The Invisible Man (1933)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue.
Cinderella (1950)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "A dream is a wish your heart makes."
"The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (1952)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
The War of the Worlds (1953)
 -  on shelf in video store
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
 -  Dialogue quoted: "Well, I've been to one world fair, a picnic, and a rodeo, and that's the stupidest thing I ever heard come over a set of earphones."
"Star Trek" (1966)
 -  The boxed set of Star Trek can be seen in the video shop being trashed
Persona (1966)
 -  The idea of an image of a penis spliced into a cartoon was borrowed from Persona
"The Prisoner" (1967)
 -  A video of The Prisoner can be seen in the video store getting erased
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
 -  theme song sung by Marla
Planet of the Apes (1968)
 -  The Narrator uses the pseudonoym "Cornelius" at the Testiculr Cancer Support Group - a reference to this film
Performance (1970)
 -  on shelf in video store
Trash (1970)
 -  on shelf in video store
Kung Fu (1972) (TV)
 -  The boxed set of Kung Fu can be seen in the video shop being trashed
Meng long guo jiang (1972)
 -  on shelf in video store
Hard Times (1975)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Halloween (1978)
 -  A Poster seen attached to the wall
Apocalypse Now (1979)
 -  Dialogue quoted: "Sir, I am unaware of any such activity or operation - nor would I be disposed to discuss such an operation if it did in fact exist, sir."
Alien (1979)
 -  several Alien DVDs in the video store getting erased
Raging Bull (1980)
 -  Referenced in dialogue
The King of Comedy (1982)
 -  Edward Norton's character visits self-help groups using various Robert De Niro character names. The first one he uses is "Rupert", a direct reference to The King Of Comedy.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
 -  The announcement of "Phone call for John Bigboote" can be heard.
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
 -  Several dialogue lines refering to various "institutes" and "hate-crime", as well as the antagonist called "Father" in reference to "Big Brother".
Starman (1984)
 -  on shelf in video store
Withnail & I (1987)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
"Dragon Ball Z" (1989/I)
 -  The boxed set of Dragon Ball Z can be seen in the video shop being trashed
Total Recall (1990)
 -  on shelf in video store
Class Action (1991)
 -  The car crash dilemma of "recall vs. out-of-court settlement" is the same that Dr. George Getchell explains to Maggie Ward, about the Meridian.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
 -  on shelf in video store
Roadside Prophets (1992)
 -  The bar John Doe goes to at the beginning of Roadside Prophets is the same one later used by Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in Fight Club for their underground fights.
"The X Files: Pilot (#1.0)" (1993)
 -  Mentioned in the dialogue
"The X Files" (1993)
 -  The boxed set of The X Files can be seen in the video shop being trashed
Forrest Gump (1994)
 -  After Tyler Durden threatens the shop clerk who wished to be a vetenarian, the clerk runs away and Tyler shouts 'Run Forrest, run!'
Bad Boys (1995)
 -  A video of Bad Boys is in the video store getting erased
Batman Forever (1995)
 -  A video of Batman Forever is in the video store getting erased
Margaret's Museum (1995)
 -  Dialogue quoted: "Because at this age, it was the most important thing he had. "
Se7en (1995)
 -  A video of Seven is in the video store getting erased
Trainspotting (1996)
 -  on shelf in video store
Independence Day (1996)
 -  There is a poster for Independence Day outside the video store
Liar Liar (1997)
 -  on shelf in video store
Spawn (1997)
 -  Seen on a marquee when Jack puts Marla on the bus.
Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
 -  Seen on a marquee when Jack puts Marla on the bus.
Spice World (1997)
 -  on shelf in video store
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
 -  A video of Lethal Weapon 4 is in the video store getting erased
Blade (1998)
 -  on shelf in video store
One True Thing (1998)
 -  on shelf in video store
American Beauty (1999)
 -  Seen on a marquee when Jack puts Marla on the bus.

Referenced in

"Stargate SG-1: The Serpent's Lair (#2.1)" (1998)
 -  Jack calls Daniel "Space monkey" a reference to Tyler Durden's speech to the members of Project Mayhem
"Odd Man Out: Fight Club (#1.8)" (1999)
 -  title reference
On Location: Fight Club (2000) (V)
 -  Making-Of
Buena Vista Fight Club (2000)
 -  title reference
Tight Club (2000) (V)
 -  title reference
"The X Files: Fight Club (#7.20)" (2000)
 -  title reference/plot about people fighting with each other for no reason
"That '70s Show: Cat Fight Club (#2.25)" (2000)
 -  Title reference
Me, Myself & Irene (2000)
 -  mentioned once
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)
 -  After Noxie ties Sarah up, he says "I want to have your abortion"; this is a reference to the infamous line from Fight Club which was cut prior to release.
Little Nicky (2000)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue
Soberano, el rey canalla (2001)
 -  Ramón mentions having seen this movie the day before.
Donnie Darko (2001)
Murder on the Orient Express (2001) (TV)
 -  Explicit reference in dialogue.
"Undergrads: New Friends (#1.4)" (2001)
 -  Rocko tells Nitz he's started his own fight club after seeing the film 23 times.
Swordfish (2001)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
 -  Some characters discuss the movie
"Yes, Dear: Baby Fight Club (#2.4)" (2001)
 -  title reference
"Spin City: Fight Flub (#6.10)" (2001)
 -  title reference
Out Cold (2001)
 -  "The first rule of King of the Mountain, is you do not TALK about King of the Mountain."
"Saturday Night Live: Britney Spears (#27.12)" (2002)
 -  Referenced on Weekend Update
Sorority Boys (2002)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
The New Guy (2002)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Mulletville (2002)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) (VG)
 -  the game features a club called "Fight Club"
The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
 -  Denis Leary's red leather jacket & tinted glasses are a reference to Tyler Durden
Deconstructing Precrime and Precogs (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
The Propeller Guy (2003)
 -  Quotes Fight Club
This Is Not a Film (2003)
 -  When they ask one of the guys why he goes to The Laughing Circle, he says , "It's like Fight Club, but in reverse."
Flight Club (2003) (TV)
 -  title reference
Batoru rowaiaru II: Chinkonka (2003)
 -  The opening of the film has 7 cgi buildings crumble due to a terrorism. This is the same as the ending of 'Fight Club' in which the bank buildings in Delaware fall victim to Project Mayhem.
"Futurama: Three Hundred Big Boys (#5.11)" (2003)
 -  Professor says, "Got to go, fight club!"
Haggard: The Movie (2003)
 -  A movie poster and a line which was a basis from the movie.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (2003) (VG)
 -  Poster seen in movie theater
The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V)
 -  Mentioned once
"Was nicht passt wird passend gemacht - Die Serie: Fight Club (#1.9)" (2003)
 -  title reference
Kick Club (2004) (V)
 -  tries to copy "Fight Club"
Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel (2004) (VG)
 -  People around a table with a dead body on it saying "His Name Was Robert Palson"
El maquinista (2004)
 -  dialogue "no one ever died from insomnia", also the use of insomnia and the presence of the main character's doppleganger as an invention of their imagination
Twisted (2004/I)
 -  Use of cigarette burn as a reminder
The Legend of the Tamworth Two (2004) (TV)
 -  The clan of free pigs, called "Pig Club", has a similar set of rules to Fight Club.
"Saturday Night Live: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen/J-Kwon (#29.20)" (2004)
 -  Referenced on Weekend Update
Saving 'Star Wars' (2004)
 -  Woody's number one rule, "Don't talk about Fight Club."
The Significance of Seventeen (2004)
 -  Fight Club is referenced in the film.
Zombie Nation (2004)
 -  Police officers settle their differences a la Fight Club
Die Nacht der lebenden Loser (2004)
 -  Movie poster in Philip's room
Halo 2 (2004) (VG)
 -  A chapter entitled "Fight Club."
World of Warcraft (2004) (VG)
 -  the game features a club weapon called "Fight Club"
Flight Club (2004) (V)
 -  on a poster for this movie, the alternate title "Flight Club" is written on a pink bar of soap
"Father of the Pride: Sarmoti Moves In (#1.10)" (2004)
 -  Snack says that when geckos get a few kamikazes in them they "go all 'Fight Club'".
SideFX (2005)
 -  "It's total underground, like 'Fight Club' and stuff."
You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story (2005)
 -  A video box is visible in Gary's apartment.
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005) (VG)
 -  A character says "In Shetland we trust", a spoof of "In Tyler we trust" in Fight Club
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Red Cell (#2.20)" (2005)
 -  DiNozzo mentions that Red Cell is like Fight Club and the number 1 rule of Fight Club: don't talk about Fight Club
Feed (2005)
 -  a bag of human fat that someone is carrying breaks open
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
 -  Benjamin is wearing a Fight Club t-shirt in several scenes during the second half of the film.
Blow Me (2005)
 -  The character of Mr. Cornflowe
Dirty Deeds (2005)
 -  There is a scene with JD and his friends, where they beat the crap out of each other, just for fun.
'Office Space': Out of the Office (2005) (V)
 -  mentioned once
American Wasteland (2005) (VG)
 -  "Skate Club" is a parody of Fight Club, with it's rules of "nobody can speak about it" and "no shoes, no shirt". A project mayhem-like anti-corporate-america group is also referred to.
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
 -  Uncle Duece has the poster of it on his wall.
Grandma's Boy (2006)
 -  Dialogue quoted: "I started a fight club."
Fight Club: Members Only (2006)
 -  some guys start a fight club in a basement, and the rules include "there is no fight club". This is basically the same meaning as "you do not talk about fight club"
Fright Club (2006) (V)
 -  similar title/plot is about three young people who want to join a club
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Jim Uhls (2006) (V)
 -  Uhls discusses writing the script
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV)
 -  Makes the countdown, is talked about.
Jin tian de yu zen me yang? (2006)
 -  Rao Hui has a poster for the film.
Bottoms Up (2006) (V)
 -  A character's nickname is "Man Tits", a reference to Bob in Fight Club
"The O.C.: The Avengers (#4.1)" (2006)
 -  Seth mentions the film to Ryan after the bare knuckle fight.
"Bones: The Woman in the Sand (#2.8)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned by Booth: "Haven't any of you people seen Fight Club?
American Pie Presents The Naked Mile (2006) (V)
 -  the phrase "bitch tits" is said
"Torchwood Declassified: Weevil Fight Club (#1.11)" (2006)
 -  title reference
"Kim Possible: Ill Suited (#4.1)" (2007)
 -  When reminded that he was part of a group that flooded the school gym Ron parodies the famous quote saying: "The first rule of Chess Club is: Do not talk about chess club," while a techno score similar to that movie's score plays underneath.
Yellow Fellas (2007)
 -  A group of young men start their own underground association devoted to violence and mayhem.
"Country Fried Home Videos: Bull Fight Club (#3.5)" (2007)
 -  title reference
"Psych: If You're So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead? (#2.7)" (2007)
 -  Shawn mentions it.
In Search of Steve Ditko (2007) (TV)
 -  Referenced by name
"Suburban Shootout: Fight Club (#2.4)" (2007)
 -  title reference
"Living with Fran: School Ties (#1.10)" (2007)
 -  "First rule of Book Club: Do not talk about Book Club"
"Heroes: Chapter Nine: Cautionary Tales (#2.9)" (2007/II)
 -  Elle refers to Mohinder as "Fight Club."
Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers (2007) (V)
 -  mentioned once
I Am Legend (2007)
 -  DVD seen attached to the wall of Neville's weapons cabinet
"Yperoha plasmata: Hearts in Athens (#1.17)" (2008)
 -  dialogue quoted
"Making the Band 4: Fight Club (#2.7)" (2008)
 -  title reference
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness (2008) (V)
 -  Fart Club is named after this.
Eagle Eye (2008)
 -  - dvd cover shown as part of Jerry's life while at Circuit City
Saints Row 2 (2008) (VG)
 -  One of the Diversions is called "Fight Club," where you participate in an underground fighting ring.
House Guest (2008) (V)
 -  In the final scene the Duck is confused by the ending of 'Fight Club'
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Road Kill (#6.10)" (2008)
 -  Tony mentions Fight Club when he realizes the victim was a member of an underground fight club.
"Little Mosque on the Prairie: A Hard Day's Fight (#3.9)" (2008)
 -  J.J. mentions the movie by name.
Ghajini (2008)
 -  the background animation in the opening credits sequence is taken from Fight Club (1999)
"Supernatural: Death Takes a Holiday (#4.15)" (2009)
 -  They mention the movie
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Watchmen/Shuttle/12 (#1.2)" (2009)
 -  Ellen says that David Fincher went on to make Fight Club & Benjamin Button
"Gossip Girl: The Grandfather (#2.19)" (2009)
 -  Dan says that meeting the Vanderbildts was "less Gatsby, more Fight Club."
"Greek: Engendered Species (#2.13)" (2009)
 -  Cappie says that he and Max can bond by fighting each other, like in the movie.
"30 Rock: Jackie Jormp-Jomp (#3.18)" (2009)
 -  Lemon's new friends turn out to have a fight club
Knuckle Draggers (2009)
 -  "Kyle" talks about his favorite movies and mentiones Fight Club.
"Have I Got News for You: (#37.2)" (2009)
 -  An audience member suggests "Fight Club" as a biscuit-related pun on a film title.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
 -  Brad Pitt's character states "You know, fightin' in a basement offers a lot of difficulties. Number one being, you're fightin' in a basement! "
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.24)" (2009)
 -  Included in a $12,500 question
"Dancing with the Stars: Round Seven: Results Show (#9.15)" (2009/I)
 -  The dancers refer to the "first rule of ballroom" ("you do not talk about the trophy"), etc.

Featured in

"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (1999-10-16)" (1999)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
Detroit (2003)
 -  Edited footage from "Fight Club" is shown on the TV in the hotel
Postcards from the Future: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary (2003)
 -  clips shown
Silný kafe (2004)
 -  At the beginning of the film, David is watching Fight Club
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006)
 -  clip shown
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV)
 -  Clips shown.
"20 to 1: 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (#4.10)" (2007)
 -  Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "The first rule of Fight Club is - you do not talk about Fight Club".
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
 -  The characters watch the film.
"20 to 1: Adults Only 20 to 01: World's Most Daring Movies (#8.1)" (2009)
 -  Clips shown in a segment.
Spike's Guys Choice (2009) (TV)
 -  Multiple clips featured and referenced for award presentation

Spoofed in

"Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Aniston/Sting (#25.6)" (1999)
 -  spoofed during the monologue
Film Club (2000)
 -  title reference
"Spaced: Mettle (#2.3)" (2001)
 -  Robot Club is a spoof of the Fight Club from this film, the rules of Fight Club are almost direct quotes too.
The Holly Wood Project (2001)
 -  Shot for shot recreation of Fight Club trailer.
"Home Movies: Bad Influences (#3.3)" (2002)
 -  The kids spoof Fight Club by making "Fat Club"
Dance Club (2002)
 -  Dance Club is a parody of Fight Club.
Finding Nemo (2003)
 -  Gill's escape plan is called his "Fight Club" escape plan
The Legend of the Tamworth Two (2004) (TV)
 -  "The first rule of Pig Club is you don't talk about Pig Club. The second rule of Pig Club is you don't talk about Pig Club."
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
 -  The scene where the racoon is in the car, it bites Harold, and then looks at him and shakes the blood onto him as is done in Fight Club.
Fable (2004) (VG)
 -  The towns have "Fight Club" rings, organized by an NPC called "Tyler."
The Helix... Loaded (2005)
 -  same characters
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
 -  When Dick revisits the top floor, as the company is collapsing, he goes to Frank Bascome who says "I want you to hit me", and a brief hint of the "Fight Club" music can be heard in the score.
Strap-On Club (2006) (V)
 -  porn parody
"Typisk norsk: (#3.1)" (2006)
 -  Scene in a basement where Sylfest Lomheim reads rules for the language fight.
"The King of Queens: Fight Schlub (#8.22)" (2006)
 -  The title of this episode is Fight Schlub.
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Hundred Dollar Baby (#2.5)" (2006)
 -  the underground fighting club that Mac and Dennis go to is a spoof of the club in this movie.
Beerfest (2006)
 -  1st and 2nd rule of beerfest line, imitating the "welcome to Fight Club" speech
School for Scoundrels (2006)
 -  Fight Club-type class with assignment to "initate confrontation" with random people (except these guys are wimps and most of them end up getting swirlies)
"Happy Tree Friends: Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow/Double Whammy/Autopsy Turvy (#1.13)" (2006)
 -  In 'Autopsy Turvy', when the good Flippy realizes the bad Flippy is in his head (flashbacks to him beating himself up)
"Screen Wars: Film Club (#2.8)" (2007)
 -  Opening Homage spoofed Fight Club
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
 -  Both before and after they watch the clip from Fight Club, characters hit each other the same way Edward Nortons character hits Tyler Durden in the scene shown, in the ear. For example, Filkins hits Drillbit Taylor in the ear many times
The Auteur (2008)
 -  features a lesbian porno called "Dyke Club"
Don't Let's Start (2009)
 -  parodies "rules of Fight Club" scene

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