What's the Difference between I Am Legend the Book and I Am Legend the Movie?

Science Fiction

	I Am Legend	22%
Released:	1954
Author:	Richard Matheson

	I Am Legend	78%
Released:	2007
Director:	Francis Lawrence

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Robert Neville	Robert Neville Portrayed by: Will Smith

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In the Book	In the Movie
The world is infected by vampires.	The creatures are not vampires. They are cannibalistic zombies who have an aversion to light.
The story takes place in the suburbs of Los Angeles.	The setting in New York City.
The story takes place in 1976-78.	It is 2012.
Neville discovers his dog after humanity has been wiped out; he spends weeks gaining his trust.	The dog is named Sam, and is Neville's family dog.
Neville is the only man left on earth. Everyone else is a vampire.	There is 1% of the population that is immune to the virus.

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Also in the book, Nevillie suffers from alcoholism and nearly gives up several times, in the movie he seems very together. In the book he's fortifies his home and does daily maintenance, in the movie he spends his time working out and then is surprised when they ransack his home so easily.
31 Mar 2013	Anonymous
You are hilarious!!! This book sounds funny
13 Dec 2012	Anonymous
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15 Oct 2012	Anonymous

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