John Carl Buechler
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John Carl Buechler

Born 1952-06-18 · Belleville, Illinois, USA · Died 2019-03-18

John Carl Buechler (pronounced Beekler) was an American director, actor, and special effects and makeup artist. He was born in Belleville, Illinois, and is probably best known for directing Troll (1986), Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988), Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College (1990) and 2006The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (200&). John Carl Buechler was born on June 1, 1952, in Belleville (Illinois), and he died on March 18, 2019, in Los Angeles (Califronia).

DirectorActorSpecial EffectsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMakeup ArtistCastSpecial Effects SupervisorSecond Unit Director

Known for

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood★ 5.4Viewing moment
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
1988
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers★ 6.2Viewing moment
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1988
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College★ 4.7Viewing moment
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
1990
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers★ 5.2Viewing moment
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
1995
Troll★ 4.9Viewing moment
Troll
1986
Re-Animator★ 7Viewing moment
Re-Animator
1985
Hatchet II★ 5.5Viewing moment
Hatchet II
2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy★ 7.8Viewing moment
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010
Necronomicon★ 6Viewing moment
Necronomicon
1993
Tammy and the T-Rex★ 5.2Viewing moment
Tammy and the T-Rex
1994
Hatchet★ 5.8Viewing moment
Hatchet
2006
From Beyond★ 6.5Viewing moment
From Beyond
1986
Trancers★ 5.8Viewing moment
Trancers
1984
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th★ 7.9Viewing moment
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013
The Caller★ 6.1Viewing moment
The Caller
1987
Red Rock West★ 6.7Viewing moment
Red Rock West
1993
Ghoulies★ 4.8Viewing moment
Ghoulies
1985
Freeway★ 6.5Viewing moment
Freeway
1996
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie★ 3.7Viewing moment
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
1987
Robot Jox★ 5.5Viewing moment
Robot Jox
1989
Forbidden World★ 5.2Viewing moment
Forbidden World
1982
Carnosaur★ 4.2Viewing moment
Carnosaur
1993
Dolls★ 6.4Viewing moment
Dolls
1987
Eliminators★ 5Viewing moment
Eliminators
1986
Demonic Toys★ 5.4Viewing moment
Demonic Toys
1992
Ghost Town★ 4.7Viewing moment
Ghost Town
1988
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire PicturesViewing moment
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
2023
Mortuary★ 4.6Viewing moment
Mortuary
2005
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust★ 5.1Viewing moment
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust
2008
Cellar Dweller★ 4.7Viewing moment
Cellar Dweller
1988
TerrorVision★ 5.7Viewing moment
TerrorVision
1986
Deathstalker★ 4.9Viewing moment
Deathstalker
1983
Sorceress★ 4.3Viewing moment
Sorceress
1982
The Dungeonmaster★ 5Viewing moment
The Dungeonmaster
1984
Bikini Drive-In★ 5.5Viewing moment
Bikini Drive-In
1995
Dinosaur Island★ 4.7Viewing moment
Dinosaur Island
1994
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th★ 7.1Viewing moment
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010
The Friday the 13th Chronicles★ 8.2Viewing moment
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
2004
Arena★ 5.1Viewing moment
Arena
1989
The Prey★ 4.7Viewing moment
The Prey
1983

Frequent collaborators

Charles BandCharles BandKane HodderKane HodderMac AhlbergMac AhlbergLar Park LincolnLar Park LincolnPete SchrumPete SchrumSean S. CunninghamSean S. CunninghamEverett BurrellEverett BurrellPeter ManoogianPeter Manoogian