"Iron Lung" is beyond a doubt the cinematic sensation of the year so far. This indie space horror film is based on David Szymanski's 2022 PC video game of the same name and directed by YouTube megastar Markiplier. Since its release on Jan. 30, it's been a shocker hit during its theatrical run, nailing the top spot for the first week and gaining positive word of mouth.
For those unfamiliar with the source material, "Iron Lung" is set in a post-apocalyptic future after an uncanny cosmic event called "The Quiet Rapture," where all the stars and planets have strangely vanished. Humanity's numbers have dwindled down to almost nothing. A convict named Simon must explore a blood ocean on a desolate moon using a rusty mini-sub called the Iron Lung to search for clues to the missing stars and planets to gain his freedom.
