How a YouTuber’s self-financed horror film became a surprise hit

Markiplier’s “Iron Lung,” a self-financed and self-distributed sci-fi horror film, is overturning industry expectations after it made it big at the box office.

What Markiplier Learned From Releasing ‘Iron Lung'

Inside a conversation with the creator behind a $22M opening weekend, no studio required. (And yes, the film's already in profit.) ...

‘Iron Lung' Director Markiplier Cries After Self-Financed Movie Debuts to $21 Million Globally: ‘A Hero's Moment to Show Indie Filmmaking Is Possible'

YouTuber Markiplier got emotional about the remarkable turnout for “Iron Lung,” a very independent filmmaking adventure that ...

The self-financed horror movie that beat ‘Melania’ and battled Disney for No. 1

“Iron Lung” opened in more than 4,000 locations after YouTube star Markiplier’s fans blitzed movie theaters with requests for ...