Dr. Robert Morgan, played by Vincent Price, is the last human alive after a mysterious plague sweeps away humanity. Now only the undead is left to roam the earth. Morgan must spend his days alone preparing for the night, hunting the creatures and disposing of them in “the pit”. At night the undead rise to beat on his door while memories taunt him of loved ones lost. Is he truly the last man on earth or are there others?
The movie is narrated by Vincent Price which gives it a sense of loneliness and solitude. This is an important aspect of the movie and is played out very well by Price. The black and white format gives the film an eerie feeling deepening the feeling of isolation of the main character.
This movie is based on the novel “I Am Legend” by Richard Matheson. “Omega Man”, staring Charlton Heston, and “I Am Legend”, staring Will Smith, are both based on the same book, but not remakes of the 1964 version.
Recommended!
The movie is now in public domain and can be viewed online here:
Internet Archive
Directed: Ubaldo Ragona
Stared: Vincent Price (The Fly, The Raven, Edward Scissorhands and the music video Thriller).
