Event Horizon: Dark Descent Promises the Most Terrifying Scene Ever—28 Years After the Original Film

Event Horizon, the 1997 horror classic that blended psychological terror with gut-wrenching gore, is getting a shocking new chapter. While the original movie was horrifying enough, it only hinted at the real nightmare behind the doomed spaceship. Now, the upcoming Event Horizon: Dark Descent comic series aims to go even further—pushing the limits of horror fans’ imaginations.

Created by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, and Pip Martin, the five-part limited series from IDW Publishing’s Dark banner serves as a prequel to the film. The story dives into what truly happened to the original Event Horizon crew before they disappeared into the void.

A Journey Into the Heart of Darkness

The first issue introduces the crew just before their fateful test of the Gravity Drive. Readers get glimpses of their personal traumas and relationships before the ship jumps into a mysterious new dimension. By the second issue, the horror escalates—fans are taken straight into the hellish world itself.

Every inch of this twisted realm is covered in pulsating, bleeding flesh and screaming faces. It’s the kind of nightmare you can’t look away from—gory, raw, and disturbingly real. But the worst is yet to come.

The ‘Blood Orgy’ Scene Fans Never Got to See

If you thought the original film was disturbing, think again. The comic hasn’t even reached its most horrific moment yet—the infamous “blood orgy.”

In the movie, we learned that when the Event Horizon activated its Gravity Drive, the crew crossed into a dimension of pure chaos. Something there possessed them, turning them into savage, self-destructive monsters. Only quick flashes of that carnage made it into the final cut of the 1997 film. The rest was too graphic to show.

But now, almost three decades later, Event Horizon: Dark Descent is bringing that nightmare to life in full.

Writer Confirms the Most Graphic Scene Yet

During an interview with Screen Rant, writer Christian Ward confirmed that issue #4 will finally unveil the legendary “blood orgy” scene that fans have been waiting for since 1997.

“My goal was to write a story that changes how people see the original film,” Ward explained. “The one bit of fan service we added is the infamous ‘blood orgy’ sequence that was cut from the movie. You’ll have to pick up issue #4 to see how we use it. That issue will make you cry and recoil at the same time.”

So mark your calendar—Event Horizon: Dark Descent #4 drops on December 24, 2025, and it’s set to deliver one of the most disturbing visuals ever seen in sci-fi horror.

Introducing Paimon – The King of Hell

Beyond the gore, the series also expands the Event Horizon universe in massive ways. It introduces a terrifying new character—Paimon, the King of Hell.

Paimon is described as a burned, mutilated figure with an elongated skull that twists into a crown. Instead of eyes, he has gashes carved into his flesh, with a demonic sigil embedded in the center of his face. This isn’t just a corrupted human spirit—this is a true demon, the ruler of the realm that consumed the Event Horizon.

For the first time, fans will see the actual entity behind the madness that destroyed the crew, adding a new layer to the mythology of the franchise.

Setting Up a True Sequel

With Dark Descent reigniting fan interest, talk of a true Event Horizon sequel has resurfaced. The comic proves that the universe can still tell haunting stories, even when the characters’ fates are sealed.

The 1997 film ended with Captain Miller (Laurence Fishburne) sacrificing himself to save what was left of his crew. However, lingering visions and unresolved horrors left the story unfinished. Now, with the new comic setting up deeper lore, there’s real potential for a direct sequel that explores what happened next—and maybe even revisits those lost in the void.

Why Fans Are Hyped

After 28 years, Event Horizon fans are finally getting what they were denied—the full, uncensored version of the horrors aboard the doomed ship. Dark Descent doesn’t just retell the story; it builds upon it, turning a cult classic into a sprawling horror universe.

With spine-chilling art, gruesome storytelling, and the long-awaited “blood orgy” scene, this series promises to make the original Event Horizon look almost tame.

Brace yourself—Event Horizon: Dark Descent is about to redefine sci-fi horror for a new generation.