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The Grim & The Dark
DocumentaryComedy

THE GRIM & THE DARK

"The Search For John Blanche"

20251h 28m5.5 TMDb

Directed by Daniel Lowman

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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.

Cast

Jon Heder

Jon Heder

Self

John Blanche

John Blanche

Self

Anna Smith Spark

Anna Smith Spark

Self

Alexander Winberg

Alexander Winberg

Self

Tuomas Pirinen

Tuomas Pirinen

Self

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity6.3
Humor7
Realism8.2
Action5.4
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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