‘Reefer Madness,’ the P.S.A. That Backfired Spectacularly
The comically self-serious and outrageous 1936 morality tale, which warned the public about marijuana, became an unintentional parody and midnight-movie classic decades later. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Movies
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/movies/reefer-madness-psa-1936.html