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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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 2010
Poster of The Eden Formula
The Eden Formula
John Carl Buechler was 54 in The Eden Formula as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2006
Poster of Hatchet
Hatchet
John Carl Buechler was 53 in Hatchet as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2006
Poster of Saurian
Saurian
John Carl Buechler was 53 in Saurian as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Gingerdead Man
The Gingerdead Man
John Carl Buechler was 53 in The Gingerdead Man as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 2005
Poster of Mortuary
Mortuary
John Carl Buechler was 53 in Mortuary as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of Grandpa's Place
Grandpa's Place
John Carl Buechler was 51 in Grandpa's Place as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Dark Wolf
Dark Wolf
John Carl Buechler was 50 in Dark Wolf as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Deep Freeze
Deep Freeze
John Carl Buechler was 49 in Deep Freeze as 'Director, Producer, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2001
Poster of Watchers Reborn
Watchers Reborn
John Carl Buechler was 46 in Watchers Reborn as 'Director, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1998
Poster of Alien Escape
Alien Escape
John Carl Buechler was 45 in Alien Escape as 'Makeup Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Freeway
Freeway
John Carl Buechler was 44 in Freeway as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Inhumanoid
Inhumanoid
John Carl Buechler was 44 in Inhumanoid as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Bikini Drive-In
Bikini Drive-In
John Carl Buechler was 42 in Bikini Drive-In as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1995
Poster of Scanner Cop II
Scanner Cop II
John Carl Buechler was 42 in Scanner Cop II as 'Makeup Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1995
Poster of The Fear
The Fear
John Carl Buechler was 42 in The Fear as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1995
Poster of Project: Metalbeast
Project: Metalbeast
John Carl Buechler was 42 in Project: Metalbeast as 'Makeup Designer, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of Dinosaur Island
Dinosaur Island
John Carl Buechler was 41 in Dinosaur Island as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 1994
Poster of Necronomicon
Necronomicon
John Carl Buechler was 41 in Necronomicon as 'Special Effects Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1993
Poster of Carnosaur
Carnosaur
John Carl Buechler was 40 in Carnosaur as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of Seedpeople
Seedpeople
John Carl Buechler was 39 in Seedpeople as 'Second Unit Director of Photography, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1992
Poster of Demonic Toys
Demonic Toys
John Carl Buechler was 39 in Demonic Toys as 'Second Unit Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1990
Poster of Robot Jox
Robot Jox
John Carl Buechler was 37 in Robot Jox as 'Makeup Effects'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1989
Poster of Arena
Arena
John Carl Buechler was 36 in Arena as 'Creature Design'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of Demonwarp
Demonwarp
John Carl Buechler was 35 in Demonwarp as 'Creature Design, Story'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Vicious Lips
Vicious Lips
John Carl Buechler was 34 in Vicious Lips as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of Dolls
Dolls
John Carl Buechler was 34 in Dolls as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1986
Poster of From Beyond
From Beyond
John Carl Buechler was 34 in From Beyond as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1986
Poster of TerrorVision
TerrorVision
John Carl Buechler was 33 in TerrorVision as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Eliminators
Eliminators
John Carl Buechler was 33 in Eliminators as 'Makeup Effects, Special Effects, Makeup Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Troll
Troll
John Carl Buechler was 33 in Troll as 'Director, Story, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Creature Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Re-Animator
Re-Animator
John Carl Buechler was 33 in Re-Animator as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1985
Poster of Fright Show
Fright Show
John Carl Buechler was 33 in Fright Show as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1985
Poster of Zone Troopers
Zone Troopers
John Carl Buechler was 33 in Zone Troopers as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1985
Poster of Ghoulies
Ghoulies
John Carl Buechler was 32 in Ghoulies as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Creature Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Trancers
Trancers
John Carl Buechler was 32 in Trancers as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1984
Poster of The Prey
The Prey
John Carl Buechler was 31 in The Prey as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Deathstalker
Deathstalker
John Carl Buechler was 31 in Deathstalker as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1983
Poster of Love Letters
Love Letters
John Carl Buechler was 30 in Love Letters as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of Forbidden World
Forbidden World
John Carl Buechler was 29 in Forbidden World as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1982
Poster of Sorceress
Sorceress
John Carl Buechler was 29 in Sorceress as 'Creature Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of Stingray
Stingray
John Carl Buechler was 26 in Stingray as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1978
Poster of Wizardream
Wizardream
John Carl Buechler will be 66+ in Wizardream as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1991