JWM SPOOKATHON 2017: The Last Man on Earth (1964)

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When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter. (IMDb)
Price’s great turn (see his masterful laugh-turned-sob, badass record-play during the barrage, perfect opening line-“Another day to live through. Better get started”-though the narration is at times redundant) within a tastefully chilling setting (the vampires aren’t overplayed) and a nicely crafted flashback make for a strong first two acts. The final one is weaker, unfortunately, despite a good twist (“you’re a legend”), with its annoying distressed damsel and sloppy action-climax.
7/10 (Good)
CREEPY QUOTE: “How many more of these will I have to make before they’re all destroyed? They want my blood. Their lives are mine. I still get squeamish.” – Robert Morgan
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2 Comments

  1. I’m loving these classic horror film reviews! I remember seeing this one years and years ago. That quote you shared definitely still gives me the chills. Can’t wait to read even more of these!

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