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Donald Glover solves a ghost mystery with juice boxes and child detective logic.

Mystery Team Adventures: The Case of the Haunted Hotel (2009)

juvenile chaosabsurdist humorDIY comedy

Overview

ComedyMystery

Derrick Comedy's Mystery Team investigates The Case of the Haunted Hotel.

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male friendshiphotelhotel room

Standout Aspects

Acting

Glover's unhinged commitment to child detective intensity.

Writing

Ridiculous premise played absolutely straight.

Direction

Eckman's snappy timing on zero budget.

Best for:Streaming: Quick YouTube break between real responsibilities.·Friends: Group chat bait to make everyone feel old.·Background: Playing while explaining Derrick Comedy lore to confused guests.
Dan Eckman

Director

Dan Eckman

ReleasedAug 9, 2009
Runtime6m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
CollegeHumor
Derrick Comedy Productions

Top Cast

Donald Glover

Donald Glover

Jason

D.C. Pierson

D.C. Pierson

Duncan

Brian Huskey

Brian Huskey

Governor Phelps

Zosia Mamet

Zosia Mamet

Tina

Seth Morris

Seth Morris

Duncan's Dad

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This short predates Community and Atlanta, capturing Glover's pre-fame sketch energy when Derrick Comedy ruled early YouTube.

Trivia

The full Mystery Team feature film expanded this concept to 97 minutes and premiered at Sundance 2009, becoming a cult midnight movie.

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