What's the Difference between I Am Legend the Book and I Am Legend the Movie?
I Am Legend Book vs Movie
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Neville has no special training and he never clearly states his profession. He teaches himself everything about viruses so he can try and figure out a cure to the vampirism. |
Neville is a military virologist. |
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Neville was bitten by a bat during his time in the army. He believes this led to his immunity to becoming a vampire. |
His immunity is not discusses.
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Vampires wait outside Nevilles house for him. His neighbor even calls his name. |
They don't know where he lives. |
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There is an evolved type of vampire that is not mindless. They have learned to control themselves and are quite advanced. |
They don't exist.
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Neville's wife and daughter become infected and die. His wife returns as a vampire. |
They die in a helicopter crash when they are being evacuated from the city. |