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The Grim & The Dark

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, September 19 2025
Released within the last year
Genres: Documentary, Comedy
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Cast

Portrait of Jon HederJon Heder. Jon Heder was 47 in The Grim & The Dark as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 26 1977
Portrait of John BlancheJohn Blanche. John Blanche was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anna Smith SparkAnna Smith Spark. Anna Smith Spark was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alexander WinbergAlexander Winberg. Alexander Winberg was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tuomas PirinenTuomas Pirinen. Tuomas Pirinen was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Daniel LowmanDaniel Lowman. Daniel Lowman was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric RobertsonEric Robertson. Eric Robertson was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Producer, Music'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cody TaylorCody Taylor. Cody Taylor was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger FieldsRoger Fields. Roger Fields was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kristine KnightKristine Knight. Kristine Knight was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Abby GundersonAbby Gunderson. Abby Gunderson was >> in The Grim & The Dark as 'Additional Editing'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday