"Iron Lung," a horror film adapted from a 2022 indie game, unexpectedly grossed over $20 million at the box office, marking a unique success story for independent films, according to multiple reports. The film's journey from a YouTube sensation to a theatrical release highlights a shift in the entertainment landscape, particularly due to the involvement of YouTube star Markiplier, who directed, wrote, and starred in the film.
The film's success was largely attributed to Markiplier, who initially popularized the game through his playthrough videos. While the film itself was described as a thrilling but ultimately forgettable small-budget horror experience, its path to theaters offered a new model for independent films in a blockbuster-dominated environment, according to The Verge.
In other entertainment news, Jeffrey Walker's "Fing!" was reviewed as a whimsical tale, drawing comparisons to Roald Dahl and E.T., with Taika Waititi playing an oddball villain, as reported by Variety. The film, described as having an adventurous spirit, was noted for its Spielbergian touches.
Meanwhile, actress Jennifer Garner recounted biting a chunk of actor Sala Baker's ear during a fight scene in the 2007 film "The Kingdom," directed by Pete Berg, according to Fox News. The incident, which occurred during an intense fight scene, was likened to Mike Tyson's infamous bite. Garner and Baker recently reunited for another fight scene in "The Last Thing He Told Me," and reminisced about the original incident.
In a separate piece, Michael Keaton reflected on working with Catherine O'Hara, recalling a backstage moment from the Oscars. "To work comedically with Catherine, as I was lucky to get to do not just at the awards," Keaton said, according to Time. He described the experience as "like breathing rarefied air."
Finally, Time also reported on a variety of other news items, including Cameron Faulkner's protective case reviews for the Nintendo Switch 2, Colin Demarco's arrest for allegedly plotting to murder a government official, and ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates' innovative matador-inspired routine for the upcoming Olympics.
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