I don't think the Omega Man was that bad. There are aspects of it that I like more than those of Last Man on Earth. In spite of the changes it did the spirit of I am Legend justice, and expanded on the themes by giving the monsters more vestiges of humanity. Last Man on Earth borders on being a zombie movie, while I am Legend brings up issues of lost humanity. This I am Legend doesn't look like it cares all that much about Matheson's themes.
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