Iron Lung

Iron Lung

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Overview

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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Iron Lung | Official Teaser Trailer

Cast

Caroline Kaplan

Director:

Mark Fischbach

Writer:

Amy Nelson, Mark Fischbach, David Szymanski

Release Date:

2026-01-30

Run Time:

125m

Tagline:

This is not an expedition. It's an execution.

Genres:

Horror Mystery Science Fiction

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 4,000,000.00$

Revenue: 51,226,173.00$

Vote Average: 7.3/10

Vote Count: 144 Votes

Movie Popularity: 9.5283

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 May 2026 at 5:44 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY The universe is fundamentally broken. Following an apocalyptic event known as "The Quiet Rapture," all stars and habitable planets simply vanished. Humanity is clinging to survival on rusting space stations. Simon, a convict, is offered a grim shot at redemption: pilot a tiny, dilapidated submarine called the "Iron Lung" through an ocean of literal blood on a desolate moon to find answers. It is a claustrophobic, intense one-man show that trades jump scares for a slow-crushing sense of dread as Simon navigates the dark depths in a tin can held together by frayed wires and pure panic.[review] This earns a 7/10 because it successfully translates the suffocating tension of the hit video game to the big screen. Mark Fischbach writes, directs, and stars in his feature debut, proving he knows exactly how to build atmosphere. The film makes the most of its single-location setting, forcing you to experience Simon’s growing madness and the terrifying bumps against the hull right alongside him. It is brilliant at making you fear what you can't see. It misses a higher rating because the pacing occasionally stalls; being trapped in a tiny room for two hours means the narrative sometimes runs out of steam before the next crisis hits. The lack of visual variety might feel slightly repetitive for anyone wanting a traditional action-packed sci-fi. It hits the right notes for isolation horror but requires patience. THE VERDICT A solid 7/10. It is a grim, deeply unsettling deep-dive into isolation that proves Markiplier is a capable director outside of YouTube. It misses higher marks due to some pacing dips, but if you want a masterclass in claustrophobia and tension, it delivers the goods. It is guaranteed to make you appreciate breathing fresh air. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Jack of All Trades: YouTube legend Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) funded the film entirely himself. He directed, wrote, edited, and starred in it, effectively putting his massive online reputation on the line to make the movie his way without studio interference.• Game Origins: The film is a direct adaptation of the cult-hit indie horror game created by David Szymanski. Szymanski was heavily involved in the film's pre-production and was frequently on set to ensure the adaptation stayed true to the game's oppressive vision.• Practical Panic: To maximize the feeling of being trapped, the interior of the Iron Lung submarine was built as a fully practical, enclosed set. The buttons, the failing analog tech, and the sparks were all real, adding genuine grit to the tight cinematography. THE VIBE Like being locked in a rusty washing machine at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. It smells like copper, stale sweat, and old wiring. It is oppressive, relentless, and deeply claustrophobic. It makes you want to stretch your legs, turn all the lights on, and realize that some oceans are better left unexplored.

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Iron Lung | Official Teaser Trailer

Cast

Caroline Kaplan

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 May 2026 at 6:44 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
The universe is fundamentally broken. Following an apocalyptic event known as “The Quiet Rapture,” all stars and habitable planets simply vanished. Humanity is clinging to survival on rusting space stations. Simon, a convict, is offered a grim shot at redemption: pilot a tiny, dilapidated submarine called the “Iron Lung” through an ocean of literal blood on a desolate moon to find answers. It is a claustrophobic, intense one-man show that trades jump scares for a slow-crushing sense of dread as Simon navigates the dark depths in a tin can held together by frayed wires and pure panic.
[review]
This earns a 7/10 because it successfully translates the suffocating tension of the hit video game to the big screen. Mark Fischbach writes, directs, and stars in his feature debut, proving he knows exactly how to build atmosphere. The film makes the most of its single-location setting, forcing you to experience Simon’s growing madness and the terrifying bumps against the hull right alongside him. It is brilliant at making you fear what you can’t see. It misses a higher rating because the pacing occasionally stalls; being trapped in a tiny room for two hours means the narrative sometimes runs out of steam before the next crisis hits. The lack of visual variety might feel slightly repetitive for anyone wanting a traditional action-packed sci-fi. It hits the right notes for isolation horror but requires patience.
THE VERDICT
A solid 7/10. It is a grim, deeply unsettling deep-dive into isolation that proves Markiplier is a capable director outside of YouTube. It misses higher marks due to some pacing dips, but if you want a masterclass in claustrophobia and tension, it delivers the goods. It is guaranteed to make you appreciate breathing fresh air.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Jack of All Trades: YouTube legend Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) funded the film entirely himself. He directed, wrote, edited, and starred in it, effectively putting his massive online reputation on the line to make the movie his way without studio interference.
• Game Origins: The film is a direct adaptation of the cult-hit indie horror game created by David Szymanski. Szymanski was heavily involved in the film’s pre-production and was frequently on set to ensure the adaptation stayed true to the game’s oppressive vision.
• Practical Panic: To maximize the feeling of being trapped, the interior of the Iron Lung submarine was built as a fully practical, enclosed set. The buttons, the failing analog tech, and the sparks were all real, adding genuine grit to the tight cinematography.
THE VIBE
Like being locked in a rusty washing machine at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. It smells like copper, stale sweat, and old wiring. It is oppressive, relentless, and deeply claustrophobic. It makes you want to stretch your legs, turn all the lights on, and realize that some oceans are better left unexplored.

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