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The Grim & The Dark
The Search For John Blanche
Genres
DocumentaryComedy
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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Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2025-09-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jon Heder
Self
John Blanche
Self
Anna Smith Spark
Self
Alexander Winberg
Self
Tuomas Pirinen
Self
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