The Grim & The Dark

Name: The Grim & The Dark
Director: Daniel Lowman
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2025-09-19
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Jon Heder, John Blanche, Anna Smith Spark, Alexander Winberg, Tuomas Pirinen

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2025 · 88 min · NR · Documentary · Comedy · TMDB 5.5/10

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.

Directed by Daniel Lowman

Cast

Jon Heder — Self
John Blanche — Self
Anna Smith Spark — Self
Alexander Winberg — Self
Tuomas Pirinen — Self