The Grim & The Dark

Sep 19, 2025

1h 28m

★ 0.0

The Search For John Blanche

Overview

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.

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Documentary

Comedy

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Trademark Films

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Cast

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Jon Heder

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John Blanche

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Anna Smith Spark

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Alexander Winberg

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Tuomas Pirinen

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The Grim & The Dark

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