Film

The Mesmerist

2002 · 1h 35m · Horror

IMDb

4.9

Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, this film tells the grimly comic tale of a bad-tempered old man (Howard Hesseman) who cheats death, only to go on tormenting the living. When a medical experiment leaves the grouch hovering between life and death (and able to describe the world beyond), things get tricky for his daughter (Jessica Capshaw) and her beau (Neil Patrick Harris, of "Doogie Howser, M.D." fame), who can't get their hands on his estate.

Neil Patrick Harris

Benjamin

Jessica Capshaw

Daisy Valdemar

Jason Carter

Dr. Pretory

Howard Hesseman

Mr. Valdemar

Jo Champa

Consuela

George Wyner

Dr. Hoffler

Michael A. Goorjian

Coroner #1

Richmond Arquette

Coroner #2

Galina Jovovich

Mother

• Gil Cates Jr.Director
• Ron MarascoScreenplay
• Michael A. GoorjianScreenplay
• Thomas M. HartingDirector of Photography
• Brahm WengerOriginal Music Composer
• Barbara FiorentinoCasting

Release date

March 11, 2002

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Horror