theabyssinian

I am legend is actually a book written by a guy named Matheson back in 1954. The setting was LA, Calif. during the 70's. There actually are three film interpretations of the book. The original titled "The Last Man on Earth" released in the 1960's staring Vincent Price where the population turned into Zombies/Vampires. The second version was mentioned by sullleader99 as Omega Man during the 70's. Interesting the third version was originally slated to be released in the 90's by Ridley Scott as a Schwarzenneger vehicle. We all know how those went. Granted, Total Recall is still my favorite Phillip K. Dick story interepretation (i.e. did anyone see Cage in Next, rest my case). Each film did seem to touch on themes for its time. Last Man on Earth delved into the side effects of Nuclear Radiation, Omega Man dealt with Civil Rights/Racial/war issues. It will be interesting to see what current events are parralled in the new movie, terrorism perhaps. The book is also a graphic novel. This book also served as inspiration for the successful comic Y:The Last Man where a disease wipes out the male species from the Earth less one semi-lucky man. This is also tapped for production as a film.