Nightmare Castle (1965)

Directed by Mario Caiano
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Severin)

Barbara Steele has two roles in this confusing Italian Gothic horror film. Brunette Barbara is killed by her husband when he catches her with the gardener in the greenhouse, chains her up in the dungeon and cuts both their hearts out. Blond Barbara is the cousin of brunette Barbara and marries the same man shortly after her death. He tries to drive her insane with hallucinogenic drugs. He's really after her blood, which his servant needs to remain youthful. It all unravels in a finale featuring brunette Barbara in a peek-a-boo hairstyle hiding her scarred face. More silly than scary.