Peeping Tom on stilts - from "Uncle Sam" (1996)
This one was a letdown. I could tell there was some incisive commentary on American militarism and patriotism just under the surface of what was otherwise a pretty dull slasher.
It takes itself very seriously, which isn't inherently bad of course but Uncle Sam lands in an awkward middle ground where it's not greasy and sleazy enough to be truly fun and memorable, but it's also not good enough to be fully enjoyed as a straightforward horror film. There's some fun kills in the third act, but this film is overall dragged down by wooden performances and a lack of atmosphere.
u/EntangledAndy — 2 days ago