Monday, March 7, 2022

UNCLE SAM (1997) "Wants You... Dead!" In 4K UHD Blu-ray from Blue Underground on 6/21

UNCLE SAM (1997)
4K UHD Blu-ray

Label: Blue Underground
Release Date: June 21st, 2022
Rating: R
Duration: 89 Minutes
Region Code: All
Video: 1080p UHD Widescreen (2.40:1)
Audio: English: Dolby Atmos; English: 5.1 DTS-HD with Optional English Subtitles 
Director: William Lustig
Cast: Bo Hopkins, Timothy Bottoms, Robert Forster, P.J. Soles, William Smith, Isaac Hayes

The Star-Spangled Shocker From The Creators Of MANIAC COP

It’s Fourth Of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper – killed by ‘friendly fire’ during the first Gulf War – is returned to his all-American hometown. But when Sam rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic, only his young nephew and a bitter Korean War veteran (Soul icon Isaac Hayes of SHAFT and SOUTH PARK fame) can stop his red-blooded rampage. Draft dodgers, tax cheats, crooked politicians and flag-burners beware: Uncle Sam wants you… DEAD!

Timothy Bottoms (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW), Bo Hopkins (THE WILD BUNCH), William Smith (FAST COMPANY), P.J. Soles (HALLOWEEN, CARRIE) and Oscar® nominee Robert Forster (JACKIE BROWN) co-star in this zombie horror hit directed by William Lustig (MANIAC, RELENTLESS) and written by Larry Cohen (GOD TOLD ME TO, THE STUFF). Now Blue Underground is thrilled to present UNCLE SAM in a sparkling new 25th Anniversary restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, loaded with illuminating Extras!

Secial Features:
- Audio Commentary #1 with Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein
- Audio Commentary #2 with Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes
- Fire Stunts with Audio Commentary by Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos
- Deleted Scene
- Gag Reel
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster & Still Gallery

Sell Points:
- The holiday horror favorite returns on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray Disc, just in time for Independence Day!
- WORLD PREMIERE! New 25th Anniversary 4K Restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
- Features 2160p Ultra HD Resolution and Dolby Vision HDR, with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Loaded with illuminating Extras
- Limited Edition moving lenticular slipcover (First Pressing Only)
- National Print Advertising and extensive Online Exposure
- From acclaimed Director William Lustig (MANIAC, RELENTLESS, MANIAC COP trilogy) and Writer Larry Cohen (GOD TOLD ME TO, THE STUFF, IT’S ALIVE trilogy)
- Stars cult favorites Bo Hopkins (THE WILD BUNCH, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS), Timothy Bottoms (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, INVADERS FROM MARS), Academy Award® nominee Robert Forster (JACKIE BROWN, ALLIGATOR), P.J. Soles (HALLOWEEN, CARRIE, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL), William Smith (FAST COMPANY, RED DAWN), and Academy Award® winner Isaac Hayes (SHAFT, SOUTH PARK)
- For fans of the MANIAC COP trilogy and SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT series 

Film Reviews:
“A Unique Ride For Horror Fans!” – All Movie Guide

“Scary, Silly Fun… A Damn Fine Fright Flick!” – DVD Verdict

“An Entertaining Film… Lustig keeps the action moving, with convincing special effects and stuntwork and a fun supporting cast of character actors!” – TV Guide

“UNCLE SAM is the best kind of B-movie, one that reinvigorates stale horror clichés via both tongue-in-cheek social commentary and an unironic, unbridled love for blood-and-guts mayhem!” – Lessons of Darkness