Markiplier's "Iron Lung" soars past major Paramount+ milestone

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The past few years have been great for horror movies, with some even earning recognition from the Academy, such as the Demi Moore -led The Substance , for which she was nominated for Best Actress. In 2026, that trend has continued , with some of the best examples of horror success so far this year including YouTuber Markiplier 's Iron Lung , 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , director Sam Raimi's return to horror in Send Help , and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come . Even the youngest in Hollywood are getting in on the act, with Backrooms , made by 20-year-old Kane Parsons , breaking records during its theatrical run.