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John Carl Buechler

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jun 18 1952
Birthplace: Belleville, Illinois, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 18 2019
John Carl Buechler is 66 years old
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Poster of Hallow Pointe
Hallow Pointe
John Carl Buechler was
58 in Hallow Pointe
as 'Creative Producer'.
Sun, Dec 12 2010
Poster of The Eden Formula
The Eden Formula
John Carl Buechler was
54 in The Eden Formula
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Hatchet
Hatchet
John Carl Buechler was
53 in Hatchet
as 'Special Effects'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
John Carl Buechler was
53 in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Feb 01 2006
Poster of Saurian
Saurian
John Carl Buechler was
53 in Saurian
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Gingerdead Man
The Gingerdead Man
John Carl Buechler was
53 in The Gingerdead Man
as 'Special Effects'.
Tue, Nov 08 2005
Poster of Mortuary
Mortuary
John Carl Buechler was
53 in Mortuary
as 'Special Effects'.
Mon, Aug 08 2005
Poster of Vampires: Out For Blood
Vampires: Out For Blood
John Carl Buechler was
52 in Vampires: Out For Blood
as 'Makeup Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood
Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood
John Carl Buechler was
51 in Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood
as 'Special Effects'.
Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of Grandpa's Place
Grandpa's Place
John Carl Buechler was
51 in Grandpa's Place
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 14 2004
Poster of Dr. Moreau's House of Pain
Dr. Moreau's House of Pain
John Carl Buechler was
51 in Dr. Moreau's House of Pain
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Tue, Jan 13 2004
Poster of A Light in the Forest
A Light in the Forest
John Carl Buechler was
51 in A Light in the Forest
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Oct 28 2003
Poster of The Mummy's Kiss
The Mummy's Kiss
John Carl Buechler was
51 in The Mummy's Kiss
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Dark Wolf
Dark Wolf
John Carl Buechler was
50 in Dark Wolf
as 'Special Effects'.
Tue, Apr 15 2003
Poster of Curse of the Forty-Niner
Curse of the Forty-Niner
John Carl Buechler was
50 in Curse of the Forty-Niner
as 'Director, Special Effects'.
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Deep Freeze
Deep Freeze
John Carl Buechler was
49 in Deep Freeze
as 'Director, Producer, Special Effects'.
Mon, Jun 10 2002
Poster of After the Storm
After the Storm
John Carl Buechler was
49 in After the Storm
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects'.
Fri, Aug 17 2001
Poster of Watchers Reborn
Watchers Reborn
John Carl Buechler was
46 in Watchers Reborn
as 'Director, Special Effects'.
Tue, Jun 30 1998
Poster of Alien Escape
Alien Escape
John Carl Buechler was
45 in Alien Escape
as 'Makeup Effects'.
Tue, Dec 16 1997
Poster of Carnosaur 3: Primal Species
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species
John Carl Buechler was
44 in Carnosaur 3: Primal Species
as 'Special Effects'.
Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Freeway
Freeway
John Carl Buechler was
44 in Freeway
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Inhumanoid
Inhumanoid
John Carl Buechler was
44 in Inhumanoid
as 'Special Effects'.
Tue, Jul 23 1996
Poster of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
John Carl Buechler was
43 in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
as 'Makeup Effects Designer'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Bikini Drive-In
Bikini Drive-In
John Carl Buechler was
42 in Bikini Drive-In
as 'Special Effects'.
Sat, Apr 08 1995
Poster of The Fear
The Fear
John Carl Buechler was
42 in The Fear
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, Jan 20 1995
Poster of Project: Metalbeast
Project: Metalbeast
John Carl Buechler was
42 in Project: Metalbeast
as 'Makeup Designer, Special Effects'.
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Tammy and the T-Rex
Tammy and the T-Rex
John Carl Buechler was
42 in Tammy and the T-Rex
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects'.
Wed, Dec 28 1994
Poster of Biohazard: The Alien Force
Biohazard: The Alien Force
John Carl Buechler was
42 in Biohazard: The Alien Force
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of Dinosaur Island
Dinosaur Island
John Carl Buechler was
41 in Dinosaur Island
as 'Special Effects'.
Wed, Mar 23 1994
Poster of Necronomicon
Necronomicon
John Carl Buechler was
41 in Necronomicon
as 'Special Effects Supervisor'.
Mon, Nov 01 1993
Poster of Carnosaur
Carnosaur
John Carl Buechler was
40 in Carnosaur
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Red Rock West
Red Rock West
John Carl Buechler was
40 in Red Rock West
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of Seedpeople
Seedpeople
John Carl Buechler was
39 in Seedpeople
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography, Special Effects'.
Thu, May 28 1992
Poster of Demonic Toys
Demonic Toys
John Carl Buechler was
39 in Demonic Toys
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Mar 12 1992
Poster of Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
John Carl Buechler was
38 in Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College
as 'Director, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Wed, Aug 15 1990
Poster of The Sleeping Car
The Sleeping Car
John Carl Buechler was
37 in The Sleeping Car
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Feb 02 1990
Poster of Robot Jox
Robot Jox
John Carl Buechler was
37 in Robot Jox
as 'Makeup Effects'.
Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of Arena
Arena
John Carl Buechler was
36 in Arena
as 'Creature Design'.
Wed, Mar 29 1989
Poster of The Laughing Dead
The Laughing Dead
John Carl Buechler was
36 in The Laughing Dead
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of To Die For
To Die For
John Carl Buechler was
36 in To Die For
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Oct 28 1988
Poster of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
John Carl Buechler was
36 in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
as 'Makeup Effects Designer'.
Fri, Oct 21 1988
Poster of Cellar Dweller
Cellar Dweller
John Carl Buechler was
36 in Cellar Dweller
as 'Director, Makeup Effects, Creature Design, Modeling'.
Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of Ghost Town
Ghost Town
John Carl Buechler was
35 in Ghost Town
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects, Special Effects Supervisor'.
Thu, May 26 1988
Poster of Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
John Carl Buechler was
35 in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
as 'Director, Line Producer'.
Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of Demonwarp
Demonwarp
John Carl Buechler was
35 in Demonwarp
as 'Creature Design, Story'.
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Poster of Trancers: City of Lost Angels
Trancers: City of Lost Angels
John Carl Buechler was
35 in Trancers: City of Lost Angels
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity
Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity
John Carl Buechler was
35 in Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity
as 'Special Effects, Creature Design'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
John Carl Buechler was
35 in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
as 'Makeup Artist'.
Sat, Aug 22 1987
Poster of The Caller
The Caller
John Carl Buechler was
34 in The Caller
as 'Special Effects Supervisor, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects'.
Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Vicious Lips
Vicious Lips
John Carl Buechler was
34 in Vicious Lips
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of Dolls
Dolls
John Carl Buechler was
34 in Dolls
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Mon, Oct 27 1986
Poster of From Beyond
From Beyond
John Carl Buechler was
34 in From Beyond
as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.
Fri, Oct 24 1986
Poster of TerrorVision
TerrorVision
John Carl Buechler was
33 in TerrorVision
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Eliminators
Eliminators
John Carl Buechler was
33 in Eliminators
as 'Makeup Effects, Special Effects, Makeup Designer'.
Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Troll
Troll
John Carl Buechler was
33 in Troll
as 'Director, Story, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Creature Design'.
Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Re-Animator
Re-Animator
John Carl Buechler was
33 in Re-Animator
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Oct 18 1985
Poster of Fright Show
Fright Show
John Carl Buechler was
33 in Fright Show
as 'Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Oct 11 1985
Poster of Zone Troopers
Zone Troopers
John Carl Buechler was
33 in Zone Troopers
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Hard Rock Zombies
Hard Rock Zombies
John Carl Buechler was
33 in Hard Rock Zombies
as 'Second Unit Director, Special Effects Supervisor, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Wed, Aug 28 1985
Poster of Ghoulies
Ghoulies
John Carl Buechler was
32 in Ghoulies
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Creature Design'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Trancers
Trancers
John Carl Buechler was
32 in Trancers
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects'.
Wed, Nov 07 1984
Poster of The Dungeonmaster
The Dungeonmaster
John Carl Buechler was
32 in The Dungeonmaster
as 'Director, Writer, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Aug 24 1984
Poster of The Prey
The Prey
John Carl Buechler was
31 in The Prey
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Deathstalker
Deathstalker
John Carl Buechler was
31 in Deathstalker
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Sep 02 1983
Poster of Love Letters
Love Letters
John Carl Buechler was
30 in Love Letters
as 'Makeup Artist'.
Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of Forbidden World
Forbidden World
John Carl Buechler was
29 in Forbidden World
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Fri, May 07 1982
Poster of Sorceress
Sorceress
John Carl Buechler was
29 in Sorceress
as 'Creature Design'.
Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of Stingray
Stingray
John Carl Buechler was
26 in Stingray
as 'Makeup Artist'.
Tue, Aug 01 1978
Poster of Wizardream
Wizardream
John Carl Buechler will be
66+ in Wizardream
as 'Director'.
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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Land of the Lost
Land of the Lost
John Carl Buechler was
39+ in Land of the Lost
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1991