4.7The Mesmerist · 2002
The Mesmerist (2002) is a Horror film directed by Gil Cates Jr., starring Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Capshaw, Jason Carter.
Horror
4.7Overview
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.
Cast
Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Capshaw, Jason Carter, Howard Hesseman, Jo Champa, George Wyner, Michael A. Goorjian, Richmond Arquette
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What is "The Mesmerist" about?
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.
When was "The Mesmerist" released?
The Mesmerist was released in 2002.
Who stars in "The Mesmerist"?
The cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Capshaw, Jason Carter, Howard Hesseman.
