Every good holidays deserves a good slasher movie inspired by it but 4th of July low key has one of the most entertaining ones of all. If you never watched Uncle Sam, well- strap in!
UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU- TO DIE!
Movie starts with fantastic death of a Sergent in a downed helicopter who despite being burned to crisps still manages to kill two soldiers and mutters “don’t be afraid, it’s only friendly fire” before finally dropping dead.
Turns out the Sergeant is young Billy’s uncle Sam Harper. And they are sending his body to the family just in time for Independence Day. You can tell this is not going to end well right away.
On his wake a retired officer played by Isaac Hayes hows up- blaming himself for Sam’s death- ’cause he was the one who inspired him to have a military career in the first place.
As the clock strikes twelve Sam mysteriously comes alive looking like a zombie that he is (in fact I would say his make-up is quite similar to Lustig’s own Maniac Cop).
In the meantime a perverse, costumed Uncle Sam on stilts is perving on the local blond who just came from under shower. unfortunately for him she notices him and he tries to run away-almost causing a car crash. His troubles don’t stop there. Noticing someone is following him he rushes and hits his head on the three and falls. Sam (in a full military garb) catches up with him with giant hedge trimmer in hand. He also takes his mask and that’s when fun really begins.
That night local teens decide that burning an American flag over Sam’s grave in the eve of July 4th is a good idea. I mean as much as Sam was bloodthirsty maniac while he was still alive- but man, they are asking for it.
He buries one of them alive (in a marked grave), other one- he hangs like a flag. Third one goes for the axe but gets axed himself.
Then when the celebration reaches it’s apex he uses fireworks to blow up the Congressman and then when deputy tries to stop him, he impales him with an American flag. Man, he may be a murdering maniac but he knows how to make a show!
Blind boy tells Jody that he’s uncle came back from the dead and is the one responsible. Surprisingly he accepts that and the go to Sam’s old mentor Jed (Hayes) for help. They set a trap for him bun firearms doesn’t seem to phase him. So, Jody takes him by a hand- and into a freaking explosion!
Sam then finally received his honorary volley- from the Jed’s cannon and both Sam and the house go up in flames.
Next day Sally is happy to see Jody no longer plays war with his toys, so I guess he learned his lesson?
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