chipperTHERE WILL BE SPOILERS.
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March 9 2012, 04:39:45 UTC 5 years ago
The novel it was based on was later adapted again for the big screen as "The Omega Man" and yet again as "I Am Legend," so I hope most folks reading this are at least somewhat familiar with the basic premise. The title character of the 1964 movie had been going about his self-imposed duty of ridding the world of "vampires" (as they were termed in the movie) for so long that it had become a dull, soul-wearying routine. He discovers evidence that others are out there somewhere also killing these "vampires." Without going into detail here, he learns that some victims of the plague have retained their intellect, formed a community, raised families, and have been killing the more dangerous, mindless plague victims in order to protect themselves.
Our hero has, without realizing it until it is too late, been killing both. To them, he is greater monster, the Legendary monster. Makes an interesting parallel to the Covenant, doesn't it?
Oh, and the title character of "The Last Man on Earth" was played by the equally legendary Vincent Price. Coincidence?
May 11 2012, 15:07:08 UTC 5 years ago
May 11 2012, 19:08:08 UTC 5 years ago