Liputan6.com, Jakarta The death of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025 has sparked an unexpected wave of discussion and conspiracy theories.
This tragic event has been shockingly linked to the 1998 mystery thriller "Snake Eyes."
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Many social media users have highlighted the "eerie" parallels between Charlie Kirk's shooting incident and a key scene in the Nicolas Cage-starring film.
These similarities include the names of the victims, the locations of the gunshot wounds, and even the names of the suspects, raising significant questions about coincidence or a deeper pattern.
The investigation into Kirk's murder is still ongoing, but speculation linking it to the "Snake Eyes" movie has gone viral.
Surprising Similarities Between the Film "Snake Eyes" and the Charlie Kirk Tragedy
The character of Charles Kirkland in the film "Snake Eyes" is the US Secretary of Defense, played by actor Joel Fabiani.
In the film's plot, Kirkland is tragically murdered with a gunshot to the neck while attending a boxing match in Atlantic City.
This event becomes the central point in the mystery investigated by Detective Rick Santoro played by Nicolas Cage.
A surprising parallel happens when Charlie Kirk, a prominent political activist, dies on September 10, 2025.
He also died from a gunshot to the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
The similarity in the victim's name (Charles Kirkland vs. Charles James Kirk) and the location of the gunshot wound has become a major fuel for conspiracy theories.
Furthermore, the name of Charlie Kirk's murder suspect, Tyler James Robinson, has also attracted attention.
In the film "Snake Eyes," one of the characters involved in the murder conspiracy is known as "Tyler the Executioner."
This similarity in the name "Tyler" further strengthens some people's belief in a strange connection between fiction and reality.
Some claims on social media even suggest that the film's events are set on September 10th, the same day Kirk died.
`Snake Eyes` (1998): A Mystery Thriller Look Back
Released in 1998, `Snake Eyes` is an American mystery thriller film directed and produced by Brian De Palma.
The film stars Nicolas Cage as Detective Rick Santoro, a corrupt Atlantic City police officer.
Santoro becomes involved in the investigation into the murder of Secretary of Defense Charles Kirkland.
The film's plot centers on Santoro's efforts to uncover the truth behind the murder that occurred during a heavyweight boxing match.
With De Palma's signature cinematography, the film presents complex suspense and political intrigue.
Although released more than two decades ago, `Snake Eyes` has regained its relevance thanks to the tragic events that befell Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk's Murder
Charlie Kirk, a prominent political activist, was murdered on September 10, 2025, on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.
He was shot in the neck while interacting with an audience about mass shootings in the United States.
The fatal shot came from a sniper on the roof of a building approximately 130 meters from where Kirk was speaking.
Tyler James Robinson, 22, turned himself in to the sheriff's office the next day and was charged with murder.
Robinson allegedly confessed to killing Kirk because he was "fed up with his hatred" and felt that "some hatreds are non-negotiable."
Political motives are believed to be behind this heinous act.
Kirk's death sparked international attention and widespread condemnation of political violence.