They’re coming after Morgan. Vincent Price takes the lead as Dr. Robert Morgan, who seems to be the only person left alive on Earth following a deadly virus that has eliminated everyone else. He spends his nights fending off vampire-like zombies hungry for his blood, and weary of the constant fighting and desperately lonely, he’s reaching his limit until... The story this film is based on, “I Am Legend” by Richard Matheson, is considered a sci-fi classic, whether that's deserved or not. This explains why it has been adapted into a movie three times across different decades. Following the initial version, we received *The Omega Man* in 1971 and then *I Am Legend* in 2007; all three film adaptations differ in quality and approach to the subject matter. To me, *The Last Man On Earth* is the best of these films so far. Having horror icon Vincent Price as the main character naturally leads people to think it’s primarily a horror movie, which might explain why it has been mostly overlooked outside those who appreciate Matheson's and Price's work. While it certainly contains (rightfully) horror elements—George Romero was clearly paying attention—Ubaldo Ragona’s film really captures the pain of Morgan’s solitude; it isn’t just about his battles with zombies infected by a virus. Morgan’s struggle is mainly with himself (beautifully portrayed by an underrated performance from Price); he may have inherited the Earth, but his role has been reduced to being nothing more than a nighttime killer of creatures. His existence grows increasingly bleak until he makes a surprising discovery that shifts the film into its final section. This is where, at least in my opinion, the movie accomplishes what the other adaptations didn’t—there's no unnecessary flashiness or attempts to appeal to mainstream tastes; it has an ending that feels appropriate for the story’s core themes. Although set as if in an American city, filming took place on location in Rome, Italy, and everyone in the cast besides Price is Italian. Being low budget, *The Last Man On Earth* can't escape its B-movie look, but this actually works to its advantage. Grainy black and white shots of abandoned streets enhance the apocalyptic atmosphere; it’s a depressing time not only for Morgan but also for us as viewers. The goal isn’t to startle us or have us cheering when Morgan destroys another creature of the night. Instead, we're asked to consider what it would be like to be the last person on Earth and whether we could really handle the isolation and memories of a life long gone. It’s a smart and well-made film—7.5/10.

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