John Carl Buechler

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John Carl Buechler

Born 18 June 1952 · Belleville, Illinois, USA · Died 18 March 2019 at 66

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 (California).

Known for

Highlights

Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood1988 · Film · Director
Hatchet2006 · Film · Jack Cracker
Hatchet II2010 · Film · Jack Cracker
Troll1986 · Film · Sorcerer (uncredited)
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College1990 · Film · Director
Cellar Dweller1988 · Film · Director

Filmography

Movies

27 films

Wizardream2025 · Film · Director
Beneath the Black Veil2019 · Film · Mr. Jensen
Catch of the Day2014 · Film · Detective Martin Spangler
Hatchet II2010 · Film · Jack Cracker
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust2008 · Film · Orson Biggs
Charles Band's Evil Bong2006 · Film · Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice
The Eden Formula2006 · Film · Director
Hatchet2006 · Film · Jack Cracker
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde2006 · Film · Director
Saurian2006 · Film · Director
Making of: The Gingerdead Man2005 · Film
Grandpa's Place2004 · Film · Director
A Light in the Forest2003 · Film · Director
Curse of the Forty-Niner2002 · Film · Director
Deep Freeze2002 · Film · Director
Watchers Reborn1998 · Film · Director
Not of This Earth1995 · Film · The Other
Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys1992 · Film
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College1990 · Film · Director
The Sleeping Car1990 · Film · The Mister
Cellar Dweller1988 · Film · Director
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood1988 · Film · Director
Demonwarp1988 · Film · Story
Troll1986 · Film · Sorcerer (uncredited)
Fright Show1985 · Film · (segment "The Thing in the Basement")
The Dungeonmaster1984 · Film · Writer
Stingray1978 · Film · The Flamer

Filmography

Series

1 show

Land of the Lost1991 · Series · Director