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The Last Man on Earth
“I just can’t accept the idea of universal disease.”
When Science Meets Survival
Vincent Price stars in the first adaptation of Richard Matheson's influential novel I Am Legend, bringing to screen a post-apocalyptic tale that would help define both vampire and zombie genres for decades to come. Directed by Sidney Salkow and Ubaldo Ragona, The Last Man on Earth follows Dr. Robert Morgan as he navigates a world where a mysterious plague has turned the population into vampire-like creatures. Shot in Italy on a modest budget, this AIP production would go on to influence filmmakers from George…
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