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The Grim & The Dark

"The Search For John Blanche"

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NR 2025 · 1h 28m
Comedy, Documentary
Starring Jon Heder
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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.

Digital
Sep 19, 2025
Director
Daniel Lowman
Producers
Cody Taylor, Eric Robertson, Roger Fields
Studio
Trademark Films
Keywords
author creator documentary filmmaking pop art portrait of an artist grimdark documentary film
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