The Last Man on Earth
6.779%69%6.6
When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter.
flavo43 reviewed
6d ago•
The Last Man on Earth (1964), starring Vincent Price, is perhaps the most faithful adaptation of Richard Matheson’s novel I Am Legend, thanks to Matheson’s involvement in the script. Its low-budget production and dated style may limit its impact compared to later versions, but the film remains haunting in its portrayal of isolation and despair. Price delivers a compelling performance as Dr. Robert Morgan, a man clinging to the remnants of the old world while unknowingly obstructing the rise of a new society—those infected who retain traces of humanity. The narrative devotes significant time to flashbacks of Morgan’s family, deepening the sense of loneliness and loss that defines his existence. While the pacing and atmosphere reflect its era, the film’s themes of survival, alienation, and the blurred line between monster and man resonate strongly. It’s a bleak yet thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s fragility.