The Grass Is Greener With A Newly Colorized and Restored Print, And It`s High Time To Make The Hook-Up On 4/20
CENTURY CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Apr 19, 2004--Prepare for a smokin` DVD release when Fox Home Entertainment debuts the newly-colorized, smolderingly controversial ''Reefer Madness'' on April 20. Originally produced in 1938 as a government-supported film to discourage the ''new number one public enemy'' -- marijuana smoking -- this outrageous and over-the-top depiction of the effects of marijuana has made it a cult classic. Featuring an all-new restoration of the original black-and-white print and presented for the first time in color, the DVD includes commentaries by Mike Nelson of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' and the Legend Films Color Design Team, as well as a short film -- ''Grandpa`s Marijuana Handbook'' -- and the ''Reefer Madness'' trailer. A must-own addition to any DVD stash, ''Reefer Madness'' will be priced at just $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada.
''Reefer Madness'' DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Bonus DVD materials include commentaries by Mike Nelson of ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' and the Legend Films Color Design Team, as well as a short feature -- ''Grandpa`s Marijuana Handbook'' -- and the ''Reefer Madness'' trailer. The film is available for the first time in two versions, a restored black and white and colorized version, and is presented in its original aspect ratio (1.33:1).
SYNOPSIS
''Reefer Madness'' is a campy cult favorite first released in 1938 as a propaganda film meant to scare America`s youth away from drugs. In this quintessential classic, innocent teens partake of the ''demon weed'' only to find that one puff plunges them into a hilarious web of murder, sex, lunacy, and jazz music. This cautionary tale has since become the height of camp entertainment among today`s high school and college crowds. You may think you`ve experienced this mind-altering ''hit'' before, but you`ve never seen it like this -- in color for the first time and presented in an over-the-top way that`ll leave you rolling...with laughter. So fire up the DVD player and enjoy!
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''Reefer Madness'' DVD
Suggested Retail Price: $14.98 U.S./$16.98 Canada
Street Date: April 20, 2004
Feature Running Time: 66 minutes
Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes
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