John De Hart

John De Hart isn’t your typical Hollywood name, but man, he carved out a weird little spot in the cult movie world. If you’ve ever caught “Road to Revenge” (also known as “Geteven”—yeah, spelled just like that), you already know the chaotic energy this dude brings. De Hart wrote it, directed it, starred in it, and probably made the coffee on set, too. The movie is a wild 90s mashup: part action, part courtroom drama, part musical (no joke—the guy sings). He plays Rick Bode, a tough ex-cop who gets framed and thrown into a bonkers spiral of revenge, romance, and the occasional awkward poetry jam. It’s low-budget as hell, but that’s half the charm. De Hart’s wooden acting, the offbeat editing, and the totally random dance numbers—honestly, it’s like watching your uncle’s fever dream after too much whiskey. Then there’s “The Champagne Gang” from 2006. This one’s got a totally different vibe—think wannabe Tarantino meets late-night cable cheese. It’s about four women who decide to rob rich jerks, living out a kind of girl-power fantasy, but with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. There’s double-crosses, cheap thrills, and dialogue that sounds like it was written on a cocktail napkin. It doesn’t take itself seriously, and neither should you. De Hart’s films are the kind of thing you put on at midnight with friends and a six-pack, just to laugh at the madness. He’s an oddball, sure, but somehow, that’s the whole appeal.