Nightmare Castle (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1965, Nightmare Castle is a horror film directed by Mario Caiano, running about 105 minutes. “WARNING! See it with someone who's shockproof!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sadistic count tortures and murders his unfaithful wife and her lover, then removes their hearts from their bodies. Years later, the count remarries and the new wife experiences nightmares and hauntings. The ghosts of the slain return to exact their bloody revenge, until their hearts are destroyed.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Castle stars Barbara Steele as Muriel Arrowsmith / Jenny Arrowsmith, Paul Müller as Dr. Stephen Arrowsmith, Marino Masé as Dr. Dereck Joyce and Helga Liné as Solange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Nightmare Castle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightmare Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Castle tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Castle (1965)?
- In US, Nightmare Castle is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightmare Castle worth watching?
- Nightmare Castle holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightmare Castle?
- Nightmare Castle stars Barbara Steele, Paul Müller, Marino Masé, Helga Liné and Giuseppe Addobbati.
- When was Nightmare Castle released?
- Nightmare Castle was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.