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  Tony Woolstencroft

  3 years ago

  And if you want to see how the book should be approached properly on film, check out The Last Man On Earth starring Vincent Price (and co-scripted by Matheson himself). Made on a minute budget back in 1964, it manages to pick up a lot of the source novels tone and atmosphere. Despite some dodgy dubbing,generally poor supporting acting and fairly lacklustre direction this strangely compelling film still succeeds largely because of Vincent Price. Although he could often produce entertainingly hammy turns, Price nails the despair of a man who has lost his family and friends and now faces a hopeless future as the only surviving human in a world full of plague-induced vampires in a finely judged low-key performance.
  I really can't see Will Smith pulling that one off, nor can I see Warners releasing that kind of film in the current box office doldrums. Yet another wasted opportunity
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  Dan

  3 years ago

  Which reminds me: I've got that! I just haven't watched it yet.
  
  I'll dig it out, give it a watch, and post a review! I suppose I ought to revist The Omega Man as well...
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