I saw this in second grade back in the early 70's and it scared me from ever talking to strangers again. Which has really made life difficult since I work in sales. I'm pretty sure this film is why Generation X drives their kids everywhere and never lets them out of their sight. Like some parents even show up with their kid at job interviews. That's some messed up parenting. Anyway, my Baby Boomer parents had to be reminded by the TV that I even existed. Now this movie was already 10 years old when I saw it but there wasn't much difference in consumer technology and fashion between the two decades. It looked just as fresh in 75 as it probably did when it came out in 65. As for the message, I think it was if a stranger touches you, you should stop drop and roll and if you catch fire run and tell an adult.