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John Carl Buechler

John Carl Buechler

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

Beneath the Black Veil
Beneath the Black Veil
2019 • Mr. Jensen
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
2017 • Self
Troll Empire
2015 • Self
Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera
Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera
2015 • Self
Catch of the Day
Catch of the Day
2014 • Detective Martin Spangler
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013 • Self
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012 • Self
Hallow Pointe
2010 • Lazlo

Full filmography

Catch of the Day
Catch of the Day
2014 • Detective Martin Spangler
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Hatchet II
Hatchet II
2010 • Jack Cracker
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Evil Bong
Evil Bong
2006 • Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice
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Hatchet
Hatchet
2006 • Jack Cracker
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Not of This Earth
Not of This Earth
1995 • The Other
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The Sleeping Car
The Sleeping Car
1990 • The Mister
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Troll
Troll
1986 • Sorcerer (uncredited)
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Fright Show
Fright Show
1985 • (segment "The Thing in the Basement")
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Stingray
Stingray
1978 • The Flamer
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John Carl Buechler – Biography, Known For & Filmography