Movie·2025·1h 28m
The Grim & The Dark
The Search For John Blanche
Directed By
Daniel Lowman
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
When looking for a gift for his kid, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is introduced to the world of Grimdark. In that moment he starts down a journey that will take him all over the world and through interviews with prominent Grimdark authors, game developers, and dedicated fans, he delves into the themes that define the genre—all in an effort to find the man who started it all: John Blanche.
Producer
Cody Taylor, Eric Robertson
Themes
Production House
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Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Jon Heder
Self
John Blanche
Self
Anna Smith Spark
Self
Alexander Winberg
Self
Tuomas Pirinen
Self
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Crew
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