Vincent Price REFUSED To Do This in the Movie, "The Last Man On Earth!"
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- Vincent Price REFUSED To Do This in the Movie, "The Last Man On Earth!"
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I met Vincent Price at a dinner party in Richmond Va. In 1973. A wonderful, friendly, and fascinating man.
Vincent has been in a lot of non-Academy Award winning films due to the nature of the genre that he gravitated towards, but even when the movie was bad, Vincent's performance was always top notch.
I met him at my college back in the mid 70s or so. A total class act. It was a bit creepy when he looked at me me and said, 'Hello, son'. I was like, 'That sounded just like you'. He smiled.
He came to my campus too at about that time- I think he was doing a one man show on Oscar Wilde. One of my regrets from college (in which there were many) was not going to see him. I wouldn't develop an appreciation for Price, or Oscar Wilde for that matter, until years later.
How awesome that you were able to meet him!
My mom and Dad saw him doing the Oscar Wilde tour in Chicago. They briefly met him and said he was really a funny guy. He was a HUGE part of my childhood
The magnificent Vincent Price was NOT a miscast... Under neither his stoic performance was a sadness to his situation, tempered with a resolve to survive. The scenes with the dog were heartbreaking to watch.... Especially as a kid when I first saw it. I put this in the category of "The Plague Dogs" and 'On The Beach" in that the ending of any version done of this always leaves me cold, but resigned to the fact that everything comes to an end... and not all endings are fair, nice or good.. Like life itself, they simply are.
I've been a fan of Vincent Price since the early 1960s, and I watched "The Last Man on Earth" on TH-cam a few years ago. I thought the mood of the movie was exactly what it should be, and that Vincent Price was just the right actor to sustain that mood. Price's character displayed a sense of single-minded determination to get through each day while bearing a sense of hopelessness. I think that's how I would feel. I didn't see "Omega Man," but "I am Legend," seemed to have no sense of struggle except against the zombies, and even that was just your typical Hollywood situation drama.
You’re right! Great analysis
I LOVE Vincent price!
Nunya-The Invisible Man at the end of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and 'Egghead' in several episodes of Batman.
For such an old movie it was so good and holds up with anything today.
I would agree 💯
I've seen it several times. The physical challenges and mental anquish make it so good. An horrible situation and he's trying to do his best to survive.
I enjoy these old films. Vincent Price was a very smart man. A good human.
Such a great talent and actor
He came to college in Cranford, NJ to promote his book on cooking around 1970. I was in high school at the time. I went there and after his speech he asked if anyone had any questions.... being a huge fan, I jumped up and started waving my arms in back of the auditorium and got called on first! Didn't want to miss my one and only chance to ever get to speak with him.
"I Am Legend" is (*and has always been*) one of my favorite horror novels of all-time. I've read this novel
at least 12 times through the course of my life. So, I really do know the story inside & out. With that being
said, let me applaud "The Last Man on Earth" as being the most faithful adaption, of the novel, to date. I
also feel that Vincent Price gave a wonderful performance. (*although it still baffles me as to why they
changed the lead character's name from Robert Neville to Robert "Morgan"??*) The real irony is that the
actor who played Ben Cortman would have been better cast as Robert Neville, being this is more how he
was described in Matheson's original novel. But like I said, even with that detail aside, Vincent Price still
did a wonderful job in the part. (*then again, Vincet Price "always" does a great job in the various roles he
plays*) The budget, on this film, is obviously low. However, it does give it a stark realism ala "Night of the
Living Dead". Aside from that, it's obvious that the director, cast & crew gave their all to give us an enjoyable
film and it shows. Now, looking beyond to the other two versions, there's really no comparison. "The Omega
Man" was so far from Matheson's novel that it's unrecognizable. (*although there's some fun to be had with
watching an obvious stunt double substituting for Heston during the motorcycle scenes*) And I could barely
get into the Will Smith version of "I Am Legend". I hated ("HATED") this version so much that I stopped
watching it after about 30 minutes into it. I had almost wished that someone would have stepped up to
"slap" Will Smith this time. So, at this point I still await a more up to date/ faithful adaption of Richard
Matheson's masterpiece. "Will it ever come to pass"?? At this point, I'm beginning to lose faith. But we
can always hope. Anyway, excellent review and facts. Thank you for an excellent presentation.
I suspect that they changed his name simply because of how much better having his previous friend saying "Morgan" rather than "Neville" sounded.
i've read the book only once, so it is gratifying to hear confirmed the superiority of the vincent price version from a solid expert on the subject.
latverian, i must admit i'm a bit shocked at your strong antipathy to the will smith version; while my impression is that it departs quite a bit from the book, yet it seems to me to be a spectacular movie in it's own right, leaving the book aside as simply a different story.
i'm delighted to hear a richard matheson expert preferring the vincent price original, successfully resisting the seductive superior production value of the glossy, slicked out will smith version. but i can't help wondering what was so objectionable about the newest version; i loved a lot of what it did; i was sadly disappointed it didn't do more things i was hoping for, especially since it was actually called 'i am legend'. the scene where this title is alluded to in the vincent price original i find so electrifying and evocative; i thought it was totally transcendant; it is the moment where 'last man on earth' becomes immortal to me.
i could hold forth on the vincent price original for an hour: the three year earthly mission, where this legendary man, the only man who can walk in light, searches out his corrupted inhuman enemies wherever they hide, the gehenna like ever burning pit where he consigns all the damned he has judged unfit to live, and the choice to sacrifice this legendary last man on the altar of a catholic church with a lance piercing his side as the blood serum that will save his sub human enemies pours out of his pierced heart, like the saviour himself, this is glorious writing for this first version of this amazing story idea.
yet there are many scenes in the movie 'i am legend' that i found spectacular: where will smith is hell bent on rescuing his dog, the scene where the infected dogs are trying to pass through the sunlight barrier, the scene where will smith is forced to kill his dog, the scenes in the video store. among others. the whole conceit commenting on the gulf war and the illusion of control as a liet motif; even though i resented the political virtue signalling, yet i appreciated the attempt at thematic sophistication. i wish you would hold forth a bit and explain the faults of the will smith movie at more length.
didn't know this Rick wasn't aware thanks for sharing great video buddy
I love this film! Any movie with Vincent Price in it was always a treat. Happy Halloween!! 🎃
Agreed, anything with Vincent Price is a must watch!
Vincent price was the only one who could be the last man on earth no one else could have pulled it off. Omaga Man not nearly as scary as this movie
A line from Omaga Man that stuck with me.
"....and when he dies, the last living reminder of hell will be gone from the face of the earth."
I often think of this quote when I think of my ex-wife.
The Omega Man was more of a look into the evil that resides in man, than it was an outright "Scary" movie!
Thank you Rick. I loved this movie. Thanks for the Halloween videos. Happy Halloween.
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Thank you, I just love your content!
I got a DVD copy of this at a Dollar Store years ago...it also had House on Haunted Hill on the disc. I expected a corn ball movie...Instead what I saw was a fantastic, arguably the best version of "I Am Legend" made. Vincent Price gives the most believable performance of actors who have played this role and one of Vincent Price's best dramatic performances.. ( the one with Mr. Smith was the worst) The filming is somewhere between Italian Neorealism and French New Wave. The flashback scene is especially affecting. Great Movie!
Hello I also have the DVD it is such a great movie it scared me as a kid .
@@stevemoore9509 I was really surprised how good it was! All for a Dollar!💲
Great Halloween special this year - I enjoyed all these film breakdowns! Vincent Price was a guaranteed box office draw when I was a kid. He's got a lot of good movies out there but my favorite is The Tingler. Scared me to death when I was young. What a great actor!
Such great movies and so much fun to cover
This film is the only one that is faithful to the end of the book and thus makes sense with the book's title "I Am Legend".
As someone who had read the book and seen the Will Smith version, a few years ago I watched all 3 movies back to back to see how they compared. I expected The Omega Man to be the best as it's the one everyone talks about but it is little more than an action movie and so different from the original premise. This one with Price is definitely my favourite. It had a creepy twilight zone vibe and was the most faithful to what the book was trying to say.
This one is my fave too. Price is such a joy to watch on screen. I haven’t seen Omega man yet. But I have seen Will Smith’s version. I didn’t like those zombies or the ending
@@ricknineg Oh. you've got to see the Omega Man! Don't watch it as an adaptation of the Richard Matheson story; the story is too far separated from the original to really count. Instead, enjoy it for what it is, a relic of early '70s action sci-fi. It's on a par for me with Vincent Price's The Last Man on Earth, for different reasons. =^[.]^=
I’ll definitely watch it now that’s I’ve heard so much interest about it. Thank you
The day I need Charlton Heston to criticize acting in movies, is the day I need a toe tag! LOL
I spent the entire decade of the Nineties trying to find a VHS copy of this with no luck and it wasn't until 10 or 15 years ago that it was literally everywhere on DVD or free downloads etc. Times have certainly changed.
Richard Matheson also wrote "Duel."
thanks Rick
Hi Rick thanks for a great video and very entertaining topic and Happy Halloween 🎃. Keep up the great work
Happy Halloween! Thank you
This used to be a regular on late night tv in the 60s and 70s, saw it many times as a kid. It has always stuck with me as a firefighter and a prepper.
This a good movie but my all time favorite Vincent Price movie's still is The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Dr. Phibes Rises again.
I think I've seen this, or at least part of it. Some of the scenes look so familiar.
Happy Halloween Rick! It’s cool to hear some stuff on this film. Have a great day and a great week and new month. Take care!
Happy new Month!
Love your channel!
I appreciate your support
Unlike the later two films, Richard Matheson wrote the screenplay for this movie but was so dissatisfied with the end product, he withheld his name. He was not a fan of any of the movies feeling they did not capture the essence of his story. Of the three, "The Last Man on Earth" was by far the closest to the original story.
I immediately noted it was a 1956 Chevy station wagon with that great airplane ✈️ as the hood,ornaments. I used to have a 1955 Chevy Belair with that same hood ornament. I haven’t seen this,particular Vincent Price movie but I sure do need to try to find it as he is one of my favorite actors and was a very nice person! I love your videos And hope you keep on keeping on!!!!! You surprise me all the time!!!!!
Thanks for such a great Halloween special this year! You picked some great films. This was a great one to end with, Vincent Price the King of Horror! Happy Halloween!🎃👻💀
I am a huge Heston fan, but I thought Omega Man was horrible.
Yeah, Omega Man was a bit paperback novel compared to his previous work. But still very entertaining imo.
Yup the last man on earth makes Heston's version look like a bad home movie he was jealous LMAO of price
I haven’t seen Omega Man myself but it’s time to take a look
I thought omega. Man was great love heston
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I see it as a black comedy.
"The Omega Man" with Charleton Heston was based on the same book.
"I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson.
I never realized that this movie predated "Night of the living dead", until now. I'll go back and give it a look. Nice pick, Rick.
Crazy right! Romero got inspired by this film. Everyone gets inspired from some place
Watched this movie a couple days ago. Very good movie. Nice work as usual Rick. I like your behind the scenes knowledge.
Thanks so much Ric!
This is been a favorite movie of mine since I was a kid in the '70s and it became kind of a Halloween staple every year thanks to Tom LaBrie's night comfort theater or Elvira popped up with it.
I really enjoyed these videos, Rick! 💖
I really love making them for all of you
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Imagine that VP started off as a romantic lead in movies before he became a great GHOUL!
I've never heard of this film. Thanks for the heads up.
Easily viewable on TH-cam for free 😃
I have always loved vincent Price since I first saw run of his corman films on a season of them on BBC when I was about 12
Thanks for the Halloween videos.
You are very welcome! It was so fun to make them
I think there's a blooper with some moving cars way off in the distance when he first meets the girl.
Thank you, this was very interesting. I appreciate your research and insights. I actually like each of the three movies; I look at them as different renditions, each with their own worth.
Thanks so much, Bridget
One of the only movies that had a lathe in it! Loved that! And he actually used it. All the films that have ever been made & this & "Chain Reaction" are the only movies that I know of that have a lathe in them. What's significant about that is that our modern world is based on the lathe; everything we have came from a lathe. Machines: made by a lathe or its' daughter machines that followed. I have two lathes. Hey, if one is good, two is better, right!? Ha.
Great perspective. I'm hoping you've watched the original Lathe of Heaven that PBS put out in 1980. That was such a fantastic movie!
Thanks for highlighting this for us, Rick. Gonna watch it.
Enjoy and let us know what you think
With all due respect, sounds to me like Mr. Heston was a bit jealous. I'll take Vincent Price any day.
Excellent content and very good Exposé about the movies. Lots of information from behind the scenes.
Vincent Price was no dummy! He knew what he was doing. Very good presentation overall! Thanks!
Such a great comment of support! Thank youn
This was based on a short novel "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson and has been remade as "The Omega Man" with Charlton Heston in 1971 and "I Am Legend" with Will Smith in 2007. The Vincent Price version is probably closer to the source material as the following films were predicated on man made viruses or biological warfare. And frankly, Price is a better actor.
This movie is fun to watch.
It isn't perfect, but the imperfections are what make it unique.
I’d agree. No movie is perfect
I think this is the best adaptation of ‘I am legend’ by far. And you can definitely see and feel how it was an inspiration for Night of the living dead. Another great video, Rick.
Vincent Price was always one of my favorite actors. Probably top five in my book.
I saw this on TV as a teenager in the middle of the night by myself. Like you said the mood the movie created mesmerized me. So it became a favorite of mine from them on. I watch it every few years. I’m 67 now.
It's a wonderful movie and by far the best adaptation of I Am Legend. It highlights just how good an actor Vincent Price was.
Good video, never knew that about Vincent Price lifting actors around the set.
I have this movie on DVD, it's a masterpiece, and the most faithful version to the novel.
This time you should rewatch when he carries a vampire and it definitely changes how I look at the film now
Aw the last one. ... Vincent Price is my favorite. Great movie I will check out the color version Thank you Rick!
Awesome movie! One of my favs, and another great video❣️
You’re the best! Thank you
i was blessed to see his
art work hanging in 1' of the better art gallery's on rodeo drive
Great, Happy Halloween
Yes, a classic!
Hey Rick, thanks for the second annual Halloween series, I really enjoyed it!!! The Last Man On Earth is a great movie that's creepy at the same time & Vincent Price, well he's Vincent Price!!!! Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🎃
It was so fun doing this a second year and turned out to be a great success thanks to all of you. I have much planned for a third next year. Although…Christmas is quickly approaching
@@ricknineg not only can I not wait for next Halloween, I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in store for Christmas!!! 👍👍🌲
I’m excited too! Wish I can start making and posting those videos now
One of my favorite movies of the 60's...
I heard about this movie just a few months ago. Definitely want to watch it. Love Vincent Price. Hope to see it one day soon.
The character Robert Neville in Matheson's story was not an action hero but rather an "everyman" who wasn't even a doctor but taught himself in order to research the virus.
Great movie!
I like your dissecting of the cool old movies pre-1965. They may be cheap type-B films but they're the best because it lets your imagination freak you out, not a bunch of high dollar movie gimmicks...keep up the great work.
Much appreciated! It is so much fun to do
There's (finally) a wonderful blu-ray out of this movie on Kino's KL Studio Classics label that's a must-own if you're a fan, like I am. It's amazing how good this movie looks after seeing it in cut-up, public domain prints for years.
You did A GREAT job reviewing this Movie, THANKS
Much appreciated, Kevin
One of my favorites.
Vincent Price reminds one that character actors can be golden in the right role. There is a lot of acting talent today, but we collectively seem to be missing those spot on character actors able to take over a role.
A line from Omaga Man that stuck with me.
"....and when he dies, the last living reminder of hell will be gone from the face of the earth."
I often think of this quote when I think of my ex-wife.
great movie,Vincent always wonderful
Hey Rick
I enjoyed your 2nd annual series
Take care🙂
Back in the 1960s we had Chiller Theater that was on every Friday night and I was always happy when they showed a Vincent Price movie as I knew it would be good. House on Haunted Hill scared the beejeebies out of me.
Yes...a perfect movie for the day!!! I've seen the other 2 remakes...now I'm going to have to watch the original (I seem to have missed it) cause I love Vincent Price!!! 😁
Such a good choice of a movie! So easy to watch on TH-cam too
Vincent Price refused to say I will not watch a Rick Nineg video!
😂
I went back and watched this. Price was amazing. I agree It could not have been done so well by anyone else. Love all your hard work with these.
Much appreciated and I’m so glad you went and watched it!
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I've never seen this one. I'll have to check it out.
Definitely take a look. It’s on TH-cam for free and there’s a color version too
I love Charlton Heston, but it galls me that he would criticize Vincent Price, another one of my favorite actors. I like all of my heroes to get along, at least in my head. 😆
If I’m remembering correctly the exteriors featured in this production were all filmed in Italy. I’ve seen this exceptional, thought provoking starring vehicle of Price’s several times over my lifetime, and have always found it impressive. Price has always been magnificent in any role he assailed - even in at the beginnings of his acting career in the motion picture Laura with Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney.
...I THOUGHT SO TOO-!!!
The entire movie was shot in Rome as this was mainly an Italian production.
The exteriors in the modernist EUR quarter and the interiors at Cinecitta`.
@@Professicchio ...IF YOU SAY SO-!!!
Hi Rick, This is one of my favorite movies. "Morgan. We're gonna get you Morgan." Thanks for the inside information on this movie.
I'll take Vincent Price over Charlton Heston any day.
This is the movie that Omega Man and I am Legend were based on, all from the same book of the same name.
"Morgan! Come out, Morgan!"
Liked the movie first time I saw it! Vincent Price was an excellent actor!
AN AWESOME MOVIE….
….IT STAINED MY YOUTHFUL MEMORY FOREVER….
………………..“MORGAN, COME OUT MORGAN”
Excellent coverage of a great film, Rick. (as usual, I might add) I read the book. Saw this film and was impressed at how well it tracked the original novel. To be clear, I LOVE The Omega Man. But, consider it a completely different movie. Barely based on the novel, I am Legend. The Will Smith film was garbage compared to the book, and brilliant on its own merits. You can not take a story written in a particular time period, with the sensibilities of that time, and successfully translate into the modern perspective. It will turn to garbage. "The past is a foreign land. To understand it, you MUST learn its customs." The latter quote is attributed to Andrew Klavan.
If you are a Vincent Price fan, as am I, you NEED to see, "Champaign for Cesar", a comedy starring Ronald Colman, Art Linkletter (as a bad guy!) and Vincent Price as an insane capitalist owner of a Soap company that sponsors a silly game show. Colman is a professor who despise broadcast television for its promotion of literal stupidity as a product. To get revenge, he goes on the game show to take down Price's commercial empire. I recommend this film for two reasons. Price is a comedy genius!!! Who knew? Right? And for Colman's wonderful speaking. A delight.
More reading suggestions: "Earth Abides". Movies: "The World, The Flesh and The Devil". These are two of the earliest "end of the world" stories and they are both awesomely excellent.
Happy Halloween everyone.
Vincent Price was a great actor who was much more than just an actor in horror movies. He started out as a character actor in a variety of genres from comedy to film noir to historical drama.
My favorite film is Roger Gorman's "The Masque of the Red Death".
I saw "The Omega Man" long before I was aware of this movie.
Heston had worked with Price in "The 10 Commandments". I think his comments about this movie are sincere and said because of his respect for Price. But he was wrong. Price was fine in this one.
I have seen the CH and WS remakes but never had a chance to watch this one.
Love this film!
I like your videos. The Will Smith movie was actually a remake of " The Omega Man " with Charlton Heston.
Thanks for your videos!
This is hell of great film. I saw it at 6 years old to eight years old. Love chase on the end.
SPOILER ALERTS FOR BOTH NOVEL & FILMS
In my opinion, I AM LEGEND, is in the top 3 vampire novels ever written. It's in my top 10 best horror novels of all time.
The difference between the book & this & all adaptations is that Neville(Morgan, Price, Heston, Smith) doesn't die a hero or become one. He die's realizing that in this new world, inhabited entirely by vampires, He is now the monster!
He hunts & kill them while they are sleeping & vulnerable.
He will be the one, who's stories will be told to frighten the children for future generations.
He became A LEGEND!
Can you imagine how a vampire(If they were real) would feel after reading Dracula? This is where this book puts you in a sense.
I want to thank you so much Rick for introducing us to some great cinema and equally great television programming. Through your videos, I’ve learned so much I hadn’t before in regards to the production of these classics, that when I watch them again , I see things differently and from
a different perspective that it makes my viewing experience that much more enjoyable. Your work is indeed commendable and all your efforts are not in vain. Keep reaching and keep teaching my friend! Not just at Halloween but all year around! 👍🏻
Thanks so much. This years special was a great success!
@@ricknineg As are you!
Vincent Price was an underrated master.
Vincent Price was a very diverse actor and was a mesmerizing character to watch on screen. I love all of his horror and sci-fi roles, but I became a fan after watching some of his older roles in movies such as Song of Bernadette, Laura, Leave Her to Heaven, and Dragonwyck. I'm a huge fan of his Abominable Dr. Phibes movies, the horror rap he did on Michael Jackson's song "Thriller" and even his small role on Edward Scissorshands. RIP Vincent. 🙏🏼
Great film with wonderful atmosphere. I first seen it when I was a kid, late night in my room when I should have been sleeping as was often the case. Now I was watching on a tiny 14 inch B&W GE portable television which was just fine being an old B&W movie anyways I was not aware of the difference, watching in the dark not really sure what I was in for. Needless to say I really enjoyed it and it left a lifelong impression on me. Vincent Price was just a class act and a master in the Horror and macabre genre.
Good review. I saw this on late night TV back in the 1970s and it reminded me so much of The Carnival of Souls and Night of the Living Dead. I prefer it over The Omega Man and definitely over the Will Smith version. This is where a low budget works in favor of a film instead of against it. Great acting and stark black and white photography add to the mood and atmosphere. ***1/2
What was it that he refused to do?
BTW: Price was also a gourmet cook, and an respected art expert who used to give lectures.
He was. He had lots of cookbooks too