Iron Lung
2026PG-132h 5mHorrorMysteryScience Fiction

Iron Lung

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

7.3

IMDb

Director

Mark Fischbach

Release

Jan 30, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

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.

What Works

  • Solid entry in the horror, mystery, science fiction catalog
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • A few minor subplots feel slightly underdeveloped
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

73

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Mark FischbachSimon
Caroline KaplanAva
Troy BakerDavid
Elsie LovelockSM-8 Research Lead / The Speaker (voice)
Elle LaMontSM-8 Research Assistant / The Whisper (voice)
Mick LauerThe Guy Who Told You to Cross the Wires (voice)
Dave PettittThe Father
Holt BoggsEden Soldier
Isaac McKeeYoung Simon
Roman Parsons CrowChild of Eden