“Iron Lung Made $50M… With ONE Actor in a Submarine?! Indie Filmmakers Take Notes.” Ep. 57

“Iron Lung Made $50M… With ONE Actor in a Submarine?! Indie Filmmakers Take Notes.” Ep. 57

From Action Addicts - Talking action films and the Business of Show Business by Benjamin N. Redic II

March 9, 2026 · 11 min · Season 5 · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode discusses the indie horror film Iron Lung and its unexpected box office success.

The Violence Conductor breaks down Iron Lung, the indie horror film that absolutely exploded at the box office. Made for around $3 million and earning over $50 million worldwide, this project proves that independent filmmakers can still punch way above their weight. Shot largely in a single location submarine, the film relies heavily on tension, sound design, and one man carrying the entire performance. Markiplier delivers a surprisingly strong performance while the film builds suspense through ticking clocks, pressure leaks, and the constant threat of something going very wrong in the depths. This isn’t an action-heavy movie, but the atmosphere, clever filmmaking choices, and escalating body horror toward the end make it a fascinating case study in how indie filmmakers can succeed with constraints.Is Iron Lung a horror masterpiece or just a really smart indie experiment? Watch the review and decide. And remember: support indie film. Rent it, buy it, but Don’t Pirate It. Like and subscribe. Comment below and let us know what you think! Who do you want us to bring on next? Let us know. Action Addicts Podcast © 2025 Action Addicts Podcast. All rights reserved. Connect with us: X |…

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin N. Redic II

Topics covered

  • indie film
  • horror
  • box office success
  • filmmaking
  • performance
  • sound design

Keywords

  • Iron Lung
  • indie horror
  • Markiplier
  • box office
  • filmmaking
  • tension
  • sound design

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Iron Lung

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