In the Nineteenth Century, In Italy, the wealthy Muriel Arrowsmith (Barbara Steele) is married to Dr. Stephen Arrowsmith (Paul Muller) in a loveless marriage. They live in an ancient castle and Stephen spends most of his time researching in his laboratory in the basement. When Stephen tells that he would travel during the night, Muriel meets her lover David (Rik Battaglia) in the greenhouse. However, the servant Solange (Helga Liné) warns Stephen that returns unexpectedly and sees them both making love. He locks them in chains in the dungeon and tortures them to death, keeping their hearts in a tank and cremating their bodies. Stephen expects to inherit Muriel's fortune, but she had changed her will in favor of her half-sister, Jenny that is interned in a mental institution under the treatment of Dr. Dereck Joyce (Marino Masé). However, Stephen plots a scheme to marry Jenny, drive her crazy and keep Muriel's fortune for him, with the support of his lover Solange.
"Amanti d'oltretomba", a.k.a. "Nightmare Castle", is an atmospheric and macabre Italian gothic horror movie. The first point to highlight is Barbara Steele in two lead roles, great as usual. Paul Muller is also scary in his sadistic and evil role of an ambitious scientist. The black-and-white cinematography with shadows is another plus in this film. The location, costumes and scenarios are also magnificent. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Amor de Vampiros" ("Love of Vampires")
"Amanti d'oltretomba", a.k.a. "Nightmare Castle", is an atmospheric and macabre Italian gothic horror movie. The first point to highlight is Barbara Steele in two lead roles, great as usual. Paul Muller is also scary in his sadistic and evil role of an ambitious scientist. The black-and-white cinematography with shadows is another plus in this film. The location, costumes and scenarios are also magnificent. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Amor de Vampiros" ("Love of Vampires")