The Grim & The Dark
“The Search For John Blanche”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Lowman
- Original Score
- Eric Robertson
- Original Title
- The Grim & The Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Trademark Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Lowman
Eric Robertson
Cody Taylor, Eric Robertson, Roger Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Lowman
Director
Cody Taylor
Producer
Eric Robertson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grim & The Dark
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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.
Who directed The Grim & The Dark?
The Grim & The Dark was directed by Daniel Lowman.
Who stars in The Grim & The Dark?
The principal cast of The Grim & The Dark includes Jon Heder, John Blanche, Anna Smith Spark, Alexander Winberg, Tuomas Pirinen.
When was The Grim & The Dark released and how long is it?
The Grim & The Dark was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grim & The Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grim & The Dark was composed by Eric Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grim & The Dark?
The Grim & The Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).