The Omega Man
Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain; sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.
Release Year
1971
Runtime
98 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain; sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.
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The Omega Man is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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