"The Mesmerist" is a twisted black comedy about a doctor who convinces a dying man's family to allow him to put the man in a trance and what happens when he descends into the after-world
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Cast
| Neil Patrick Harris | ... |
Benjamin
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| Jessica Capshaw | ... |
Daisy Valdemar
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| Howard Hesseman | ... |
Mr. Valdemar
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| Jason Carter | ... |
Dr. Pretory
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| Jo Champa | ... |
Consuela
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| George Wyner | ... |
Dr. Hoffler
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| Galina Jovovich | ... |
Mother
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| Michael A. Goorjian | ... |
Coroner #1
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| Richmond Arquette | ... |
Coroner #2
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Directed by
| Gil Cates Jr. | ||
Written by
| Michael A. Goorjian | ... | () |
| Ron Marasco | ... | () |
| Edgar Allan Poe | ... | (original story) |
Produced by
| Barbara De Fina | ... | executive producer |
| Terry Dougas | ... | producer |
| Jack Ernandes | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Feifer | ... | co-producer |
| Nick Gaitatjis | ... | co-executive producer |
| Manuel Nardi | ... | co-producer |
| Kostas Sommer | ... | co-producer |
| Peter Stepin | ... | producer (as Peter Raskin) |
| Gerald Stetson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Brahm Wenger | ||
Cinematography by
| Thomas M. Harting | ... | (as Tom Harting) |
Casting By
| Barbara Fiorentino | ||
Production Design by
| Aaron Osborne | ||
Art Direction by
| Ryan Cochran | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dimitri Farougias | ||
Costume Design by
| Mimi Maxmen | ||
Makeup Department
| Edie Stanley | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Vera Zay | ... | key makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gregory Kent Simmons | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Karma Barber | ... | foley artist |
| Robby Bartholomew | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeremy M. Gilleece | ... | sound editor (as Jeremy Gilleece) |
| Chris Julian | ... | foley mixer / post-production sound |
| Stanley Kastner | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Phil Lee | ... | sound recordist |
| Todd Morrissey | ... | sound recordist |
| Eddie Rogers | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jerry L. Smith | ... | sound mixer |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | supervising sound editor |
Stunts
| José Ignacio Álvarez | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Calcaterra | ... | dolly grip |
| Nathan Donat | ... | electrician |
| Justin Duval | ... | gaffer |
| April Lanci | ... | assistant camera |
| Paul Maletich | ... | first assistant camera |
| Linda Nguyen | ... | still photographer |
| Richard Swindell | ... | steadicam operator |
| Ely Vegh | ... | grip |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sue Meserve | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Richard Franklin Allen Jr. | ... | production assistant |
| Christian Harmony | ... | production assistant |
| Ryan Humphries | ... | production assistant |
| Justin Stewart | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Seventh Art Releasing (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Imagine Post (post-production)
Storyline
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This comedy based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar' revolves around 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 to the afterworld, he slowly discovers to the answer to the ultimate question of humankind. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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Dr. Hoffler:
It's not ethical to keep them in the dark! Dr. Pretory: I'm a doctor! What care I for ethics? Dr. Hoffler: But I'm a doctor too. Dr. Pretory: Some doctor. I wouldn't trust you to water my ficus! Dr. Hoffler: I'm an ethical doctor, and I am going to tell them. Dr. Pretory: Well, now I see why most mad scientists have mute assistants! Dr. Hoffler: Does anyone know any fun after-dinner games? Consuela: We can have an orgy. Dr. Hoffler: Oh, no, no, no. I was thinking more along the lines of a board game. Consuela: We could have an orgy on a board. See more » |