How Markiplier's ‘Iron Lung' Proved the Studios Wrong: "There Is Still a Stigma Against YouTube"

The filmmaker and longtime YouTube personality tells The Hollywood Reporter about self-distributing the surprise horror hit ...

Markiplier On How ‘Iron Lung’ Is A ‘Hero Moment’ For Indie Films

Markiplier says it wasn’t his aim to stand up to "Send Help" director Sam Raimi with his film "Iron Lung," but Disney, the ...

Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’: Rotten Tomatoes Critics Not All Game For Horror Hit

Markiplier’s horror thriller “Iron Lung” is a big hit with movie audiences, but not so much with Rotten Tomatoes critics.

Markiplier's next big disruption? Getting people to buy DVDs

Given the physical media market has certainly dwindled as more audiences seek out digital-first entertainment, it's ...

Markiplier confirms 'Iron Lung' movie's theatrical run extended

Popular YouTuber and filmmaker Markiplier confirmed his blood ocean submarining horror movie Iron Lung is getting an extended ...

How Markiplier and 'Iron Lung' Turned the Box Office Upside Down: 'I Thought It Would Come Out in 200 Theaters'

As the holiday box office period was winding down, it was looking like movie theaters were facing another deep multi-week ...

Markiplier Left Weeping in New Video After Iron Lung Launch

Markiplier’s journey from YouTube horror playthroughs to the top of the U.S. box office reached an emotional peak this week. The creator-turned-filmmaker broke down during a livestream after Iron Lung ...

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.