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.The Mesmerist featuring Neil Patrick Harris and Jessica Capshaw is available for rent or purchase on iTunes, and available for rent or purchase on Apple TV. It's a comedy and horror movie with a less than average IMDb audience rating of 4.9 (246 votes).
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#15466 Ranked in Horror Movies
#42692 Ranked in Comedy Movies
The Mesmerist has a less than average IMDb audience rating of 4.9 (246 votes). The movie is not at all popular with Reelgood users lately.
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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.