The Mesmerist

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 11, 2002

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

Roxbury Films

Cast

Howard Hesseman,George Wyner,Galina Jovovich,Richmond Arquette,Jessica Capshaw,Neil Patrick Harris,Jo Champa,Jason Carter,Michael A. Goorjian

Director

Gil Cates Jr.

Writer

Ron Marasco,Michael A. Goorjian,Edgar Allan Poe

Cinematography

Thomas M. Harting

Music

Brahm Wenger

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0272730