5. The Last Man On Earth (1964) - Film
This was the first adaptation of I Am Legend. The Last Man On Earth starred Vincent Price as the lead character Dr. Robert Morgan (One of many slight changes from the book) The screenplay was co-written by Matheson under the pen name Logan Swanson and was directed by Sidney Salkow and Ubaldo Ragona. The film was shot in Italy because of limitations to the production budget. When released it was not well received by critics at all because of the production value and quality of the over dubbed voices (this was because Price was the only English speaking actor in the cast). This version is considered to be the closest to its source material and a better interpretation than The Omega Man. Matheson was actually very disappointed with the results of the film and said that Price (whom he was friends with) was miscast and the direction was very poor. However it has been considered to be a classic among science fiction/horror enthusiasts and is screened at many horror film festivals throughout the world. You can actually view the full movie below... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drMczeQYIBg