Documentary ·Comedy · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 28m

The Grim & The Dark

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Director
Daniel Lowman
Cast
Jon Heder as Self John Blanche as Self Anna Smith Spark as Self Alexander Winberg as Self Tuomas Pirinen as Self
Crew
Cody Taylor — Producer Eric Robertson — Producer
Tagline

The Search For John Blanche

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
authorcreatordocumentary filmmakingpop artportrait of an artistgrimdarkdocumentary film
Key Collaborators
Daniel Lowman Director Cody Taylor Producer Eric Robertson Producer
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