S2B4 ~ The Omega Man

From Post-Apocalyptia by Timewalkerauthor

June 6, 2026 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 49

About this episode

This episode discusses the film adaptation of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend, focusing on The Omega Man and its racial themes.

We're back! Today in this special bonus episode, we continue down the trail of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend with the second of its three adaptations: 1971's The Omega Man, starring Moses himself, Charlton Heston. We'll compare the movie with the novella and with its predecessor, and talk about racial issues in 1970s film (bet you didn't see THAT coming!) We'll discuss the relative success of each adaptation, and the ways this film deviates from the original, and we'll ask ourselves the most difficult question: How do you make a serious movie in spite of Charlton Heston's sex appeal? This and more, in this bonus look at The Omega Man! Join us there, at the end of the world. The Omega Man is available for rent and purchase via several streaming services, and is available on DVD. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Timewalkerauthor

Topics covered

film adaptation
racial issues
1970s cinema
I Am Legend
The Omega Man
Charlton Heston

Keywords

The Omega Man
I Am Legend
Charlton Heston
1970s film
film adaptation
racial issues
Richard Matheson

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I Am Legend, The Omega Man