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The Mesmerist

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.

Top Cast

  • Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil Patrick Harris

    Benjamin

  • Jessica Capshaw

    Jessica Capshaw

    Daisy Valdemar

  • Jason Carter

    Jason Carter

    Dr. Pretory

  • Howard Hesseman

    Howard Hesseman

    Mr. Valdemar

  • Jo Champa

    Jo Champa

    Consuela

  • George Wyner

    George Wyner

    Dr. Hoffler

  • Michael A. Goorjian

    Michael A. Goorjian

    Coroner #1

  • Richmond Arquette

    Richmond Arquette

    Coroner #2

  • Galina Jovovich

    Galina Jovovich

    Mother

Overview

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.

Rating

4.7 / 10
3 Reviews
1 Popular

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