Iron Lung (2026)

What earned the score

• Subverted Rapture Despair Mockery

  The movie's plot centers on an apocalyptic event called the 'Quiet Rapture,' which subverts the Christian concept of the Rapture by depicting it as a silent catastrophe where stars and habitable planets vanish, leaving humanity in despair without salvation.

• Futile Religious Faith Ridicule

  A flashback scene features a motivational speech that resembles a religious sermon, referencing hopes for miracles tied to the Quiet Rapture, portraying such faith as futile in the face of cosmic horror.

Details

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.

Starring

Mark FischbachCaroline KaplanTroy BakerElsie LovelockElle LaMont

Director

Mark Fischbach

Writer

Mark FischbachDavid SzymanskiAmy Nelson

Genre

HorrorScience FictionMystery

Release Date

Jan 30, 2026

Parents Guide

• Sex None

  A man is shirtless for a small time.

• Violence Severe

  A character's arm gets stuck and forcefully pulled out of a submarine.

  A character is instantly killed in an explosion.

  A character's face is slammed onto the ground, resulting in minimal bloodshed.

  Burn scars, cuts, and gashes are seen.

  A character drowns.

  Character(s) cough or vomit blood occasionally.

  A character is covered in boils and is disfigured in the process.

  A character's arm gets stuck to a submarine and is torn off.

• Profanity Moderate

  f**k and s**t are used sparingly alongside lesser profanity.

• Drugs Mild

  Alcohol use.

• Frightening Scenes Severe

  A character is hunted and alone on an alien planet which could upset sensitive viewers.

  Much of the film is claustrophobic which could be upsetting to sensitive viewers.

  Character(s) have mental breakdowns which could upset sensitive viewers.

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