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Iron Lung proves there's room for more indie game films
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Does it? Let's be honest, the biggest reason the movie succeeded was because Markiplier made it, one of the most popular gaming influencers. If it were a movie made by random people the internet doesn't know, it probably wouldn't have done too well. It's like saying the FNAF movie proves people want more 5/10 horror movies.
I'm glad it worked out for him and I do want to see more indie movies, but this isn't indicative of much.
I guarantee 99% of people didn't even know it was based on a game. Yes, he does have a following, but honestly not anywhere near big enough to explain the global sensation it's become on his own.
So yes, you may have to establish some sort of following on your own before publishing a smash hit indie film, but there's thousands of passionate people who have a similar following.
After a certain amount of publicity things can be self sustaining.
Getting it over that hump is a lot easier for someone like Markiplier.
My wife and I are planning to see the movie this weekend, and I play a lot of games. This is the first I've heard that it's based on a game.
Its the first I've heard of this movie, or Markiplier.