The Mesmerist (2002)
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.
Director:
Gil Cates Jr.
Writers:
Ron Marasco, Michael A. Goorjian.
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Neil Patrick Harris as Benjamin |
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Jessica Capshaw as Daisy Valdemar |
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Jason Carter as Dr. Pretory |
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Howard Hesseman as Mr. Valdemar |
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Jo Champa as Consuela |
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George Wyner as Dr. Hoffler |
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Michael A. Goorjian as Coroner #1 |
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Richmond Arquette as Coroner #2 |
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Galina Jovovich as Mother |
| Writing | Edgar Allan Poe | Short Story |
| Directing | Gregory Kent Simmons | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Thomas M. Harting | Director of Photography |
| Production | Barbara Fiorentino | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mimi Maxmen | Costume Designer |
| Writing | Ron Marasco | Screenplay |
| Directing | Gil Cates Jr. | Director |
| Sound | Brahm Wenger | Music |
| Directing | Gregory Kent Simmons | First Assistant Director |
| Production | Aaron Osborne | Production Designer |
| Writing | Michael A. Goorjian | Screenplay |
| Sound | Brahm Wenger | Original Music Composer |
