The Grim & The Dark
“The Search For John Blanche”
2025•NR•1h 28m•5.5•Released
DocumentaryComedy
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.
Director
Daniel Lowman
Languages
English
Studio
Trademark Films
Cast
Jon Heder
Self
John Blanche
Self
Anna Smith Spark
Self
Alexander Winberg
Self
Tuomas Pirinen
Self
Production
Company
Trademark Films
Producer
Cody Taylor
Producer
Eric Robertson
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