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. Nightmare Castle (Italian title:Gli Amanti d'oltretomba) is an Italian gothic horror film directed by Mario Caino. The film stars Barbara Steele in dual lead roles, and its music was composed by Ennio Morricone. The film has several variations in the title and is also known as Night of the Doomed in the United Kingdom, Lovers from Beyond the Tomb and The Faceless Monster.