David L. Hewitt, born in the 1930s, is a versatile figure in cult cinema, known for his work as an actor, director, and writer. He made significant contributions to the genre with films like Monsters Crash the Pajama Party (1965) and Hells Chosen Few (1968), where he served as both writer and director, showcasing his unique vision. Hewitt also directed The Girls from Thunder Strip (1970), further cementing his place in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse cinema. His later work includes a role in Bikini Drive-In (1995), reflecting his enduring connection to the genre.
Bikini Drive-In
Kim Taylor (played by Ashlie Rhey), who inherits her grandfather's struggling drive-in theater. To save the property from being taken over by a greedy land developer who wants to build a shopping mall, she and her friends host an all-night movie marathon featuring "dancing bikini girls" to raise the necessary funds.