S2B3 ~ The Last Man on Earth (1964)

From Post-Apocalyptia by Timewalkerauthor

May 31, 2026 · 18 min · Season 2 · Episode 48

About this episode

In this bonus episode, the hosts discuss the 1964 film adaptation of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend, exploring its themes and differences from the novella.

We're back! Today in this special bonus episode, we continue down the trail of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend with the first of its three adaptations: 1964's The Last Man on Earth, starring Vincent Price. We'll compare the movie with the novella, and talk about the urge to soften the blow. We'll discuss Matheson's favorites versus Price's favorites, and we'll ask ourselves the question we least expected: Vampires, in a church? This and more, in this bonus look at The Last Man on Earth! Join us there, at the end of the world. The Last Man on Earth is in the public domain, and is available on DVD and Blu-Ray, and in various streaming services. The Tor/Forge 2007 interview with Richard Matheson, referenced in the episode, can be found here. Post-Apocalyptia can be found on most podcast apps, and on our website at https://www.postapocalyptia.com. We can also be found on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Reddit. Have a story you'd like to see us feature? Or, want to join us as a guest? Leave us a comment on any of our social media, or email us at postapocalyptiapodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro Music: "Achilles" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

People in this episode

Host: Timewalkerauthor

Topics covered

film adaptation
vampires
Richard Matheson
The Last Man on Earth
I Am Legend
Vincent Price
public domain

Keywords

The Last Man on Earth
I Am Legend
Richard Matheson
Vincent Price
vampires
film adaptation
public domain

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I Am Legend, The Last Man on Earth