"Event Horizon: Dark Descent - Awaited Movie Prequel Released"

Nearly three decades after its theatrical debut, Paul W.S. Anderson's cult classic, *Event Horizon*, is set to expand its universe with a gripping prequel. IDW Publishing has announced *Event Horizon: Dark Descent*, a five-issue comic book series that promises to delve into the chilling events leading up to the film and uncover the harrowing fate of the original crew aboard the Event Horizon ship.

Crafted by writer Christian Ward, known for his work on *Batman: City of Madness*, and artist Tristan Jones, celebrated for *Aliens: Defiance*, *Dark Descent* also features the vibrant colors of Pip Martin (*That Texas Blood*) and stunning cover art by Ward, Jeffrey Alan Love, Martin Simmonds, and Joshua Hixson. This creative team is poised to deliver a narrative that not only honors the original film but also enhances its lore.

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Here's the official synopsis from IDW for *Event Horizon: Dark Descent*:

Embracing the hard-R rating of the shocking movie, EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 (of 5 issues) will lightspeed jump into comic shops this August. Set before the events of the film and crafted to be accessible to new readers, this series unveils the grim fate of the original Event Horizon crew. What truly happened to Captain Kilpack and his team as their ship ventured into a realm of unimaginable nightmares? Prepare to abandon all hope as demonic forces, led by Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell, unleash torment and pure evil upon the crew in this gripping tale.

Christian Ward expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It's a huge privilege to be handed the keys of such a beloved film, one I take very seriously and I have some extremely exciting things up my sleeve. Big gory swings will be happening. You'll never see the film in the same light again."

Ward also highlighted the collaboration with the film's team, adding, "I think what Christian's laying out and adding to the lore is going to surprise people. It's certainly given me a lot of gnarly, visceral stuff to chew on visually, which is always fun and knowing that this is being done directly in collaboration with the team behind the film certainly helps lock things in as something fans of the film will want to explore with us."

For more insights into the *Event Horizon* franchise, don't miss our retrospective on the film's 25th anniversary.