[PAR] [TLE] I Am Legend (novel) [SEP] I Am Legend is a 1954 science fiction horror novel by American writer Richard Matheson.  It was influential in the development of the zombie-vampire genre of fiction, and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease.  The novel was a success and was adapted into the plot of films, namely: "The Last Man on Earth" (1964), "The Omega Man" (1971), "I Am Legend" (2007), and the direct-to-video production "I Am Omega" (2007).  The novel was also an inspiration behind "Night of the Living Dead" (1968). [PAR] [TLE] Night of the Living Dead [SEP] Night of the Living Dead is a 1968 American independent horror film, directed by George A. Romero, starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea.  It was completed on a $114,000 budget and premiered October 1, 1968.  The film became a financial success, grossing $12 million domestically and $18 million internationally.  It has been a cult classic ever since.  "Night of the Living Dead" was heavily criticized at its release for its explicit gore.  It eventually garnered critical acclaim and has been selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry, as a film deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
[PAR] [TLE] I Am Legend ( novel ) [ SEP ] I Am Legend is a 1954 science fiction horror novel by American writer Richard Matheson . It was influential in the development of the zombie - vampire genre of fiction , and in popularizing the concept of a worldwide apocalypse due to disease . The novel was a success and was adapted into the plot of films , namely : " The Last Man on Earth " ( 1964 ) , " The Omega Man " ( 1971 ) , " I Am Legend " ( 2007 ) , and the direct - to - video production " I Am Omega " ( 2007 ) . The novel was also an inspiration behind " Night of the Living Dead " ( 1968 ) . [PAR] [TLE] Night of the Living Dead [ SEP ] Night of the Living Dead is a 1968 American independent horror film , directed by George A. Romero , starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea . It was completed on a $ 114,000 budget and premiered October 1 , 1968 . The film became a financial success , grossing $ 12 million domestically and $ 18 million internationally . It has been a cult classic ever since . " Night of the Living Dead " was heavily criticized at its release for its explicit gore . It eventually garnered critical acclaim and has been selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry , as a film deemed " culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant " .
I Am Legend was a horror novel that was the inspiration behind which George A. Romero film?
I Am Legend was a horror novel that was the inspiration behind which George A. Romero film ?
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead