Steve D
spoilers (and I mean spoilers for The Last Man on Earth, Omega Man, and I Am Legend), so there....
I was disappointed that the film makers didn't follow through with the concept of a new civilization arising from the downfall of MAN (thus the LAST man on earth, get it?). The half-vampire/half-humans take over. This was hinted at in the new version as the zombie "leader" begins to learn by mimicking Neville's "traps." But the appearance of the girl and boy alter the direction the previous two movies take as well as the book. However, as a stand-alone, it was an outstanding movie, with the plight of Neville balanced with a good old zombie back-drop. Still, I miss the moaning zombies of The Last Man on Earth ("Morgan, Morgan!).
Doesn't The Last Man on Earth predate Night of the Living Dead? Who started the lone survivor(s) in the house surrounded by zombies? I believe Last Man came first, although I am not sure about the order of the books.
"He knows more than you've ever forgotten...in your little finger." Laurel's Sister defending Stan to Oliver.