The movie "Fight Club", directed by David Fincher, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk. Seen here, the back of Jack's hand, burning from application of flaked lye. Initial theatrical release of the film, October 15, 1999. Screen capture. Copyright ยฉ 1999 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Credit: ยฉ 1999 Twentieth Century Fox / Courtesy: Pyxurz.