Reefer Madness, a 1936 film initially intended as anti-drug propaganda, exaggerated the dangers of cannabis resulting in a cultural icon that portrays the hysteria of its time. The film's narrative follows Jimmy Harper, whose descent into addiction and immorality begins with one puff. Eventually, it transformed from a cautionary tale into a comedic satire that resonated with younger generations. After gaining popularity as a spoof in the 1970s, it inspired a stage musical adaptation and a Showtime film, reflecting its shift from a fear-based narrative to one of humor and acceptance around cannabis use.
"One puff was all it took. One day, Jimmy Harper was an all-American high school kid... But shortly after being inveigled by a sly pusher..."
"Widely considered one of the worst travesties ever screened, the 1936 bluntsploitation film hyperbolized hysteria over cannabis..."
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