The Mesmerist
2002 · Movie · 88 min · ★ 4.7
Based on the Edgar Allen Poe short story, "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar," this twisted black comedy revolves around a doctor who convinces a dying man's family to allow him to put the man in a trance as he takes his final breaths. As the man descends in to the afterworld, he slowly discovers the answer to the ultimate question of mankind.
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-03-11
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 88 min
- TMDB rating
- 4.7/10 (3 votes)
Cast & crew
Neil Patrick Harris
as Benjamin
Jessica Capshaw
as Daisy Valdemar
Jason Carter
as Dr. Pretory
Howard Hesseman
as Mr. Valdemar
Jo Champa
as Consuela
George Wyner
as Dr. Hoffler
Michael A. Goorjian
as Coroner #1
Richmond Arquette
as Coroner #2
Galina Jovovich
as Mother
Directed by Gil Cates Jr.