Blu-ray Review – Blonde on a Bum Trip

1936's "Reefer Madness" is generally considered the gold standard of anti-drug exploitation films, with its melodrama and behavioral extremity helping the picture work past its serious intent to become an unintentional comedy classic. 1968's "Blonde on a Bum Trip" isn't nearly as entertaining, but it also attempts to explore the dark side of experimentation, with director Raf Mauro trying to ride drug trends of the decade, creating a study of manipulation that turns into a night of murder. Or whatever. The events in the movie aren't terribly clear, which is both a highlight and lowlight of the endeavor, as Mauro is basically forcing a crime story on what appears to be random footage he's collected. Technical finesse isn't welcome to this party, with "Blonde on a Bum Trip" slapdash and goofy. However, there's fun to be had if you're looking for it, as the effort captures the weirdness of the 1960s and its ragtag cinematic pursuits, watching Mauro try to piece together something coherent for a young audience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com