I'm sure I have seen this before but it would have been the shorter public domain version and not this splendid full length and splendid condition Severin print. Now it is possible to enjoy this super creepy, Gothic horror in all its splendour. Morricone music is a bonus, apparently his first horror score, the cinematography is also good and the very best is made of the splendid mansion that forms the set for most of the movie. Needless to say, Barbara Steele is great throughout in both her roles although she looks better with her natural dark hair than the blond. Full tilt beginning and although some feel this gets a bit wordy in the middle, it was fine by me and didn't seem to let up at all. I was a bit dismayed when it seemed the was going to turn into one of those, 'drive the wife mad movies' but it is much more than that and indeed is surprisingly graphic with electrolysis and blood transfusions. Helga Line also does well but has tough opposition with Steele taking most scenes.
Review of Nightmare Castle
