The Grim & The Dark

The Grim & The Dark (2025) is a documentary, comedy film directed by Daniel Lowman rated 5.5/10.

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

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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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