John Carl Buechler
Biography
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).
Known For
(segment "The Thing in the Basement")
Fright Show
Self
Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera
The Other
Not of This Earth
Jack Cracker
Hatchet
Lazlo
Hallow Pointe
Self
The Horror of It All
Self
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Jack Cracker
Hatchet II
Orson Biggs
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
The Mister
The Sleeping Car
Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice
Evil Bong
Self
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Himself
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
Detective Martin Spangler
Catch of the Day
Self
Troll Empire
Self
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Self
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Self
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
The Flamer
Stingray
Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Mr. Jensen
Beneath the Black Veil
Self
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Sorcerer (uncredited)
Troll
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys
Making of: The Gingerdead Man
Personal Info
Known For
Crew
Known Credits
27
Gender
Male
Birthday
1952-06-18
Place of Birth
Belleville, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
John Buechler