***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** The premise of a mad doctor, faithless wife and strange maid should make a film of this sort, fun for those that enjoy gothic horror but once the film starts, it slowly becomes unforgettable. A black & white background adds to the demeanor of the film but the dialog is the downfall. The doctor torturing his unfaithful wife and her lover fits the persona of a mad doctor which gets this film off to a good start. Taking their hearts, fits perfectly but then the trouble starts. Why would the doctor give his old maid the blood to make her young? Why marry the identical twin sister after killing his wife? Doesn't make sense to me. The dialog is simply awful. Doctor killing his butler in the electrified bath water (why do they use candles in the rooms if there is electricity) tells the physician of his new wife "only 10 minutes ago that man was the picture of health and now he is ready for the worm" is truly laughable. What is the only reason for seeing this film - if you like Barbara Steele then you get to see her twice playing twins.
Review of Nightmare Castle
