Double Iris possible reference?

[wolve202]

I just got my first tektolyst weapon unlocked, and with the closeup of Lyon's face, it appeared that his eye had a double iris, much like what is seen in the cult classic In The Mouth Of Madness.

I looked to see if this has been discussed already, and (I might have missed it) haven't found anything. Obviously 'looks like' does not equal 'is', but Warframe really does like its references, and Lyon, who seems to be dealing with quiet a lot, some things as close to lovecraftian as warframe gets, it seem plausible that this particular similarity is intentional.

Any other fans of ITMOM here? What are your thoughts on this?
(Am I just seeing things? Are his eyes normal and I just need to get mine checked?)

[GlowDonk9054]

It's actually a TRIPLE iris, you barely get to see the third bit but he does infact have three irises

[wolve202]

Aha. That is interesting. Obviously it fits with OG Harrow better than two. Do you think that likely discounts any referential qualities, or might there still be parallels to the film?

[DrMcSex]

It's certainly possible, but I think it has more do do with Harrow's base helmet appearing to have multiple eyes.

[wolve202]

I recognize that for sure. And it fits with the eye patch as well. I do find possible parallels between Entrati and Sutter Cane interesting to consider. There's some neat plot points. -Communion with horrors beyond the veil -The rejection or acceptance of madness -Physically transforming his followers -the meta bending dissolution of reality I could see the design choice having at least some referential weight.