CurseForge · Minecraft mod
TheGrinner
A Horror Mod With Little AI Help
Quick answer
Which TheGrinner release should I use?
thegrinner-1.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is TheGrinner required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does thegrinner-1.0.0.jar need?
thegrinner-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add TheGrinner without breaking your instance.
Built for thegrinner-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use thegrinner-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside thegrinner-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does TheGrinner add?
The Grinner
Something is watching you.
The Grinner is a horror-focused Minecraft mod built around an unpredictable creature that stalks players instead of simply attacking them.
The Grinner is designed to make exploration feel unsafe. It can appear unexpectedly, watch you from a distance, disappear when you notice it, and return from somewhere you weren't expecting.
Features
👁️ Stalking AI
The Grinner follows players from a distance and watches their movements instead of immediately attacking.
🫥 Disappearing & Relocation
When you notice the Grinner, it can disappear for several seconds and relocate to another nearby position.
🎭 Fake Sightings
The Grinner can suddenly appear at a distance, making you question whether you actually saw it.
🕴️ Teleportation
It can rarely appear behind the player without warning.
🚪 Door Knocking
Sometimes you may hear knocking around nearby doors even when nobody is there.
🪟 Window & Door Stalking
The Grinner can position itself around buildings and openings, making it feel like something is watching from outside.
😨 Jumpscares
Rare encounters can trigger sudden visual and audio effects designed to catch the player off guard.
🌑 Hunt Mode
The Grinner becomes more aggressive when the player is vulnerable or trapped in dark conditions.
📈 Escalating Horror
The longer the Grinner remains around, the more unpredictable its behavior can become.
👤 Custom Monster
The Grinner has its own custom entity and model rather than being a retextured vanilla mob.
The Goal
The Grinner isn't meant to be a normal Minecraft enemy.
It's meant to make you wonder:
"Did I just see something?"
And sometimes...
you really did.
Compatibility
Minecraft 1.21.1
NeoForge
More horror features and improvements are planned for future versions.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
TheGrinner by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
TheGrinner versions and loaders
thegrinner-1.0.0.jar
14 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.