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The Grim & The Dark (2025)

2025-09-19 · 1h 28m · EN
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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.

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Jon HederJon HederSelfJohn BlancheJohn BlancheSelfAnna Smith SparkAnna Smith SparkSelfAlexander WinbergAlexander WinbergSelfTuomas PirinenTuomas PirinenSelf

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Genre affinityDocumentary · ComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference1996645Actor preference18077 · 1996641 · 1996642Country preferenceUs

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What is The Grim & The Dark about?

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.

How long is The Grim & The Dark?

The Grim & The Dark has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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