Iron Lungisone of the most popular indie horror video games of the past few years, so it’s unsurprising that it’s getting a film adaptation, even if fans don’t know when the movie is coming out. Developed by David Szymanski, the 2022 game is a first-person simulation that takes place entirely in a one-room submarine. The story unfolds in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event and follows a convict who is sent on a mission to explore an ocean of blood on a desolate moon using a rusty submarine nicknamed “Iron Lung.”
Fans were excited when Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, announced in 2023 thathe would be directing, starring in, and financing a film adaption ofIron Lung.Markiplier,one of the most influential gamers on YouTube, is best known for his “Let’s Play” videos, where viewers watch him play horror games. He recently released a wildly successful series for Amazon Prime Video calledThe Edge of Sleep, based on his podcast, which he starred in and produced. Markiplierhas been providing fans with updates on the film, which he says will be his first theatrical film as a director.
Markiplier Claims Iron Lung Will Be The Bloodiest Film Of All Time
While filmingIron Lung, Markiplier claimed thatthe film used more fake blood than any horror film in history. The current record is 50,000 US gallons, which was used by Fede Álvarez’s 2013 remake ofEvil Dead. Markiplier even had to go to the hospital on his birthday, June 28th, 2023, because his eyes were inflamed after going “too deep in the blood.” Since the film takes place on an ocean of blood, it definitely is understandable why so much was used.
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The film experienced some delays during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and had to halt filming.Markiplier was supposed to film a cameo inFive Nights at Freddy’s, but the shoots for both projects coincided.
Iron Lung Confirmed — Production Status/Trailer
Markiplier Released A Trailer
“Obviously, the movie is not out, but the main sprint of what I was doing is now done. This has been the longest run of pure work that I’ve ever done my entire life. This has been the most arduous thing that I have ever taken on.”
While the film was completed,Mark admitted that he was still working out distribution details but intended for the film to be released in theaters, which he hopes will happen soon. Given thatThe Edge of Sleepannounced a release date only a month before premiering on Amazon Prime Video, a release date forIron Lungcould be announced at any time. To whet his fans' appetites, Mark released an official trailer for the film. WhileIron Lungdoes not currently have a release date,fans are hopeful the film will hit theaters in 2025.
Iron Lung Cast
Markiplier Is Joined By Iron Lung Game Creator David Szymanski
Iron Lungmay not have a huge confirmed cast, but a few of Markiplier’s co-stars have been revealed. In 2023,Deadlineconfirmed that actress Caroline Rose Kaplan (The Plot Against America,Orange is the New Black) would appear in the film. Fellow gaming YouTuber Seán William McLoughlin, aka jacksepticeye, also confirmed onXthat he was part of theIron Lungcast, though not as “Voice on Speaker #2, which he is credited as on the movie’s IMDb page.
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However, perhaps the most excitingcasting news is that David Szymanski, theIron Lungvideo game creator himself, would make a cameo appearance. Currently, none of the actors have character names, save McLoughlin’s reportedly incorrect character name.
Iron Lung Story Details
While The Plot Of The Film Have Not Been Confirmed, All Signs Point To A Faithful Adaptation
Although no official plot description has been revealed forIron Lung,judging by the trailers and information Markiplier has shared with his fans,the film’s plot is expected to closely resemble the game’s. While the game’s action takes place entirely in a single location, it is hard to imagine the film adhering to that structure, especially given its elaborate world-building.
The story unfolds after a mysterious event known as “The Quiet Rapture,” during which all habitable planets vanish. A convict is sent to a desolate moon to search for resources, and must navigate an ocean of human blood in a rusty submarine called “Iron Lung.” The mission is critical to finding the vital substances needed to support human life and preserve existence. Along the journey, the convict uncovers hidden secrets beneath the bloody ocean and encounters an unidentified sea creature that attacks the submarine, affecting the final outcome of the mission.
