Iron Lung
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.
Critics Sentiment
Simon begins his dive in the welded Iron Lung submarine
Blood and organic matter begin flooding the Iron Lung
The film drops significantly during the middle submarine deterioration sequence before recovering somewhat for the body horror climax.
Iron Lung starts strong with effective claustrophobic atmosphere and horror craftsmanship, but suffers from pacing issues in the middle sections that leave viewers struggling to stay engaged. The film shows genuine directorial promise from Fischbach but ultimately delivers an exhausting rather than exhilarating experience, with brief moments of effective horror undermined by an undercooked plot.
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Mark Fischbach
Simon
Caroline Kaplan
Ava
Troy Baker
David
Elsie Lovelock
SM-8 Research Lead / The Speaker (voice)
Elle LaMont
SM-8 Research Assistant / The Whisper (voice)
Mick Lauer
The Guy Who Told You to Cross the Wires (voice)
Dave Pettitt
The Father
Holt Boggs
Eden Soldier
Isaac McKee
Young Simon
Roman Parsons Crow
Child of Eden
River Van Coleman Crow
Child of Eden
Townes Blaine Crow
Child of Eden
Asher Wagh
Child of Eden
Kazuki Jalal
Child of Eden
Alanah Pearce
A Familiar Voice (voice)
Seán McLoughlin
Jack
David Szymanski
David Szymanski
Danielle Evon Ploeger
Tow Ship Pilot
Rahul Kohli
Additional Voices (voice)
Ethan Nestor
Additional Voices (voice)
Crew
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