CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 28m · NR
The Grim & The Dark

The Search For John Blanche

55%(2)IMDbDocumentaryComedy

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 byDaniel Lowman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
EN
Released
September 19, 2025
Studios
Trademark Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Jon Heder

Jon Heder

Self

John Blanche

Self

Anna Smith Spark

Self

Alexander Winberg

Self

Tuomas Pirinen

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Daniel Lowman
Produced by
Cody Taylor
Eric Robertson

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