Richard Matheson was a pioneer of genre fiction, frequently blending elements of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. He gained renown as a master of the twist ending and psychologically rich narratives that explored the dilemmas of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. His stories often infused the mundane with a sense of the uncanny, turning familiar environments into the alien or threatening. Matheson's influence resonates through his adaptations for film and television, translating his suspenseful and unsettling visions for a wider audience.
An acclaimed SF novel about vampires becomes a stunning new movie starring Will Smith. The last man on earth is not alone . . . Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth . . . but he is not alone. Every other man, woman and child on the planet has become a vampire, and they are hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the undead through the ruins of civilisation. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive like this?