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The Mesmerist

The Mesmerist

4.7 (3) ·2002 ·95 min ·Movie
Horror

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

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