The Grim & The Dark

The Search For John Blanche

The Grim & The Dark — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 19, 2025
• Runtime
• 88 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Comedy
• Director
• Daniel Lowman

The Grim & The Dark — Cast

Jon Heder Self

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John Blanche Self

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Anna Smith Spark Self

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Alexander Winberg Self

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Tuomas Pirinen Self