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Iron Lung

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The stars are gone. The planets have disappeared. Only individuals aboard space stations or starships were left to give the end a name -- The Quiet Rapture. After decades of decay and crumbling infrastructure, the Consolidation of Iron has made a discovery on a barren moon designated AT-5. An ocean of blood. Hoping to discover desperately needed resources they immediately launch an expedition. A submarine is crafted and a convict is welded inside. Due to the pressure and depth of the ocean the forward viewport has been encased in metal. If successful, they will earn their freedom. If not, another will follow. This will be the 13th expedition.
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Alison Foreman IndieWire 3d
C+
“Iron Lung” is audacious and at times astonishingly boring. Still, it feels more enthusiastic and celebratory than many blockbuster adaptations built on safer math. Go to Full Review
Nate Adams The Only Critic 3h
C
Trimming at least thirty minutes from the final cut would not have betrayed the game’s structure. It likely would have honored it better, while keeping non-diehard fans more engaged. Go to Full Review
Dan Buffa Ramble On With Buffa (Substack) 3h
If this keeps original movies in big theaters, I am all for it. While the finish and polish will improve with age, Markiplier makes enough of a dent with his first feature. It wasn’t a streaming release, but a big house only release. Breathe that in. Go to Full Review
Jack Martin Film Feeder 1d
2.5/5
The lethargic editing sadly brings the film down a few pegs, because while there is a lot to admire about Iron Lung in terms of how it’s shot and performed, especially within such a confined setting, the pacing does leave you feeling rather bored. Go to Full Review
Eric Goldman IGN Movies 1d
4/10
For far too long, we watch Fischbach turn knobs. We watch him look at screens. We watch him write down things. And sometimes, we watch him argue with voices on the other side of the radio. But it’s very rarely engaging. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 1d
Incoherent and relentlessly dull, Iron Lung (written, directed, and starring YouTube personality Markiplier) is a misguided horror movie based on the video game. When will social media stars learn that on-camera fame doesn't equal filmmaking talent? Go to Full Review
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Cooper 45m It was genuinely such a good movie especially as someone whos never played grew up watching mark. I never had played the games but could still understand whats going on and I think that makes the story telling great. See more Kevin Andres V 1h For sure recommend this movie, I would watch some lore on the actual game to really get a grasp of what’s happening, it’s a little long imo but definitely worth the watch. See more Nicole T 1h This has such an incredible production value for an indie film. The acting is also excellent. They built incredible atmosphere! See more Dario Innocenzi 1h Not for the brain-rotted of society. This slow burn definitely takes a moment to get going however, if you pay attention, you’re rewarded with a fantastic film with excellent cosmic horror elements. The film also doesn’t explain too much, which adds to the mystery but could prove problematic for some audiences. The film has already received polarizing reviews from confused critics, but don’t let that discourage you. Iron Lung is an incredible film, and it’s 100% worth your time and money. As a fan of the game, I can say this is easily one of the best video game film adaptations to date, and I’m confident audiences unfamiliar with the game will enjoy this too—an excellent debut film by Mark Edward Fischbach. See more Everlasting1587 @Everlasting 1h Just watched the movie, and I must say, it was fantastic! Some of these critics are dreadfully wrong when describing the movie. While they claim that the pacing is terribly slow and dull, that is what creates the suspense necessary for a slow-burn horror. They complain about a lack of lore, when the viewer is meant to piece things together alongside the main character. What they call soulless possesses so much more passion invested in it than most horror movies I have seen. It frustrates me when I read about how the critics feel that nothing important is happening, when in reality they are missing what is right in front of them. They are condemning the very thing that makes the film a horror movie: its quiet moments. Not all horror movies require an intense chase from a serial killer or spoon-feed the audience constant chunks of story and action. In fact, I feel that this detracts from the experience. We must remember that this is an indie film, not a Hollywood production. 10/10 See more Marcus 1h The movie was awesome See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The stars are gone. The planets have disappeared. Only individuals aboard space stations or starships were left to give the end a name -- The Quiet Rapture. After decades of decay and crumbling infrastructure, the Consolidation of Iron has made a discovery on a barren moon designated AT-5. An ocean of blood. Hoping to discover desperately needed resources they immediately launch an expedition. A submarine is crafted and a convict is welded inside. Due to the pressure and depth of the ocean the forward viewport has been encased in metal. If successful, they will earn their freedom. If not, another will follow. This will be the 13th expedition.
Director
Mark Edward Fischbach
Producer
Will Hyde, Jeff Guerrero
Screenwriter
Mark Edward Fischbach
Distributor
Markiplier Studios
Rating
R (Bloody Images|Some Gore|Language)
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 2026, Wide
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)