Reefer Madness - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced!

While the process of colorizing old B&W films has always been controversial, this particular release takes things a step further than most. It intends to be celebratory of marijuana usage by inserting weed-themed humor and subliminal messages into the final product. Rather than attempting to faithfully restore Reefer Madness, they make some inane modifications of their own: the most notable being the rainbow-colored marijuana smoke. I would far prefer to see a restoration that’s less concerned with enthusiasm for pot, and more concerned with fidelity to the original version.In the dvd special features they did include the old black and white version, hence my 4-star review. It’s not a perfect restoration, but it’s surprisingly good for for a dvd of an old film that’s long been in the public domain. That said, this is one of the most notoriously ridiculous propaganda films ever made. It’s definitely worth a watch, just to see the shamelessly pathetic fear-mongering tactics that are sloppily and dishonestly employed into this goofy cult classic.

You have to watch it with the guy from Mystery Science Theater 3000 narrating, otherwise the ignorance of the original movie producers will frustrate you. Kind of like politicians today that say marijuana is addictive and leads to harder drugs. We all know it's your psychology that drives you to harder drugs, and marijuana is as addictive as oreo cookies.I'm 63 this year, and marijuana possession was a felony in my day. It's reminiscent of the paranoia and hatred of long hairs during that time...stupid-ignorant-bully establishment. Like Keith Richards said, " Let me be clear about this. I don't have a drug problem. I have a police problem."

Brought to you at taxpayer expense by who else but the all-knowing US Gubment! What could be more appropriate when it comes to ridiculous propaganda??Nothing, that's what!Enjoy a big, juicy slice of "American Pie" (Kool-Aid) at it's finest!

I originally viewed this in the mid-70's on 16 mm film in a University Criminology class to help examine how public policy is made.Quite enlightening! I purchase this DVD for entertainment purposes, proposing to screen it to neighbors and am extremely disappointed in the DVD pressing. I will not attempt to show it to others.It appears to be a poor transfer from film to DVD and a further copy of a DVD. Although there are no blemishes on the disc, there are multiple places where the player can't read the data.There are also several generational losses in fidelity.The hair jiggling in the upper right of the frame does not enhance that "original" look. The audio is horrible. I have 2 different copies of the original "Little Shop of Horrors" and there is also a world of difference between them - one is enjoyable and the other is not. As a fan of old films and music, there is real dis-service done to these old treasures when they are duplicated with little regard to preserving the original fidelity of the original recordings, whether film or audio. Additional barriers (besides time) between the current viewer and the directors' original vision amount to disregard, at best, and contempt, at worst for both the originator and the consumer, all for a quick, small profit. I don't mind paying more for fidelity. I love my Criterion DVD's and paid handsomely for them.

It’s very fun to watch

This was the worst copy of Reefer Madness I've ever seen. Characters faces were indistinguishable, and the audio was more static than anything. It went in the garbage.

Astonishing that nearly 100 years later, even a fraction of the population bases their beliefs regarding marijuana around this film's message. Even more astonishing is some states' laws and their criminalization of marijuana possession/use just as sensational and baseless as the propaganda presented so long ago.

Great product! The DVD works great and is good quality. I highly recommend this product for un educational uses :)

It's totally over the top and highly incorrect to the effects of Hemp. If you think to yourself that their all drunk then it makes more sense but this film was to put people off smoking the herb. As a reefer smoker I found it a good experience and best watching when stoned as it's so much funnier. Of course pot doesn't make you violet but it was a time in history when racist Americans believed all bad things came from African Americans and thought black plus weed was the downfall of society. They were wrong in both areas black power and Hemp are now things that make America a more loving, caring and peaceful country

Guaranteed to bring a smile to any stoners face

Just got this today correct dvd case but the disc is drag me to hell I think someone is smoking on the job lol

Great American propaganda film about the pitfalls of smoking marajuana. Highly comical.

Great