Reefer Madness

Foreword:
The motion picture you are about to witness may startle you.
It would not have been possible, otherwise, to sufficiently emphasize the frightful toll of the new drug menace which is destroying the youth of America in alarmingly increasing numbers. Marihuana is that drug – a violent narcotic – an unspeakable scourge – The Real Public Enemy Number One!
Its first effect is sudden, violent, uncontrollable laughter; then come dangerous hallucinations – space expands – time slows down, almost stands still….fixed ideas come next, conjuring up monstrous extravagances – followed by emotional disturbances, the total inability to direct thoughts, the loss of all power to resist physical emotions… leading finally to acts of shocking violence… ending often in incurable insanity.
In picturing it’s soul destroying effects no attempt was made to equivocate. The scenes and incidents, while fictionized for the purposes of this story, are based upon actual research into the results of Marihuana addiction. If their stark reality will make you think, will make you aware that something must be done to wipe out this ghastly menace, then the picture will not have failed in its purpose…
Because the dreaded Marihuana may be reaching forth next for your son or daughter…or yoursor YOURS!

I had a really tough time deciding whether this should be in the Sci-Fi section or the Comedy section. I decided on Comedy.
So long as this film is taken lightly, it’s actually pretty hilarious. It also serves as more proof that medias and governments have been distorting the public’s perceptions of things they find uncomfortable since forever, and will continue to do so.

Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness

Also Known As: Dope Addict, Doped Youth, Love Madness, The Burning Question, Tell Your Children

Released: 01 Dec 1938

Directed By: Louis J. Gasnier

Written By: Lawrence Meade, Arthur Hoerl, Paul Franklin

Starring: Dorothy Short , Kenneth Craig , Lillian Miles

Country: United States

IMDB Rating: 3.7 / 10

Metascore: 70

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