A Claustrophobic Descent into the Unknown

Iron Lung is a science fiction horror film that centers on a lone prisoner tasked with piloting a small, sealed submarine through an ocean of blood on a distant moon. Operating within a confined vessel and guided by limited instruments, the mission unfolds through environmental tension, mechanical constraint, and growing uncertainty about what lies beyond the hull.

The film builds its atmosphere through claustrophobic set design, diegetic sound, and a minimal cast structure that emphasizes isolation. Narrative progression relies on mission objectives, system readouts, and intermittent communication from surface personnel. Visual storytelling prioritizes darkness, texture, and spatial ambiguity, reinforcing the sense of vulnerability tied to deep-space exploration.

The result is a tightly contained horror experience shaped by pressure, confinement, and procedural survival within an unfamiliar extraterrestrial environment.

From Indie Game to Feature Film

Iron Lung marked a high-profile transition from digital creator to feature filmmaker, expanding a cult indie property into a theatrical release. Its contained production approach demonstrated the viability of creator-led genre films within traditional distribution channels.

The project also highlighted the growing overlap between online audiences and theatrical horror viewership.

A Claustrophobic Descent into the Unknown

From Indie Game to Feature Film

Iron Lung Main Characters