Last Survivors: A Collection of Drama Films

Description: Vincent Price stars in this adaptation of Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend," portraying a scientist who believes he's the only survivor after a plague turns others into vampires.

Fact: This was the first adaptation of Matheson's novel, setting the stage for future interpretations. Price's performance is noted for its depth and humanity.

Description: Charlton Heston stars as the last man on Earth in this adaptation of "I Am Legend," fighting against mutated humans in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use the term "zombie" in a modern context. Heston's character drives a 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1, which became iconic.

Description: While part of a larger franchise, this film focuses on Max, one of the last survivors in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, protecting a group of settlers from marauders.

Fact: The film's success led to the creation of the Mad Max franchise. The iconic leather jacket worn by Mel Gibson was made from a real kangaroo hide.

Description: In a world where humans can no longer procreate, Clive Owen's character becomes the protector of the first pregnant woman in years, making him one of the last survivors with hope.

Fact: The film features several long, uninterrupted takes, including a famous 6-minute shot. The movie was shot in London, which was transformed to look like a dystopian future.

Description: While not strictly about the last survivors, this film focuses on a group of people trying to survive a sudden global weather shift, highlighting the struggle for survival in extreme conditions.

Fact: The film's special effects were so realistic that it was used in educational settings to discuss climate change. The scene with the wolves was shot in a real-life abandoned ship.

Description: Will Smith plays a scientist in a post-apocalyptic New York, battling for survival against mutated humans, embodying the struggle of the last man standing.

Fact: The film was shot in New York City, with many scenes filmed in real locations, enhancing its realism. An alternate ending was shot but not used in the theatrical release.

Description: Denzel Washington stars as Eli, a lone wanderer in a post-apocalyptic world, carrying a book that could save humanity, making him one of the last survivors with a purpose.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew to prevent leaks. The book Eli carries is actually a Braille Bible.

Description: Set in a future where humanity lives underground due to a new ice age, this film explores the desperate measures taken by the last survivors to ensure their survival.

Fact: The film was shot in an abandoned mine in Canada, adding to its gritty, claustrophobic atmosphere. Laurence Fishburne's character was originally written for a different actor.

Description: A New Zealand film where a scientist wakes up to find he might be the last man on Earth, exploring themes of isolation and the human condition in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Fact: The film was shot in Hamilton, New Zealand, with the city's cooperation to create an eerie, deserted atmosphere. It's considered a cult classic in its genre.

Description: This film, based on Cormac McCarthy's novel, follows a father and son as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world, embodying the essence of survival in its purest form.

Fact: Viggo Mortensen lost significant weight for his role to portray the physical toll of the journey. The film was shot in a linear fashion to capture the characters' deteriorating condition.