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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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Wizardream

John Carl Buechler will be 66 in Wizardream as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2025

Hallow Pointe

John Carl Buechler was 58 in Hallow Pointe as 'Creative Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 2010

The Eden Formula

John Carl Buechler was 54 in The Eden Formula as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2006

Hatchet

John Carl Buechler was 53 in Hatchet as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2006

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

Saurian

John Carl Buechler was 53 in Saurian as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

The Gingerdead Man

John Carl Buechler was 53 in The Gingerdead Man as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 2005

Mortuary

John Carl Buechler was 53 in Mortuary as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2005

Vampires: Out For Blood

John Carl Buechler was 52 in Vampires: Out For Blood as 'Makeup Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 2004

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

Grandpa's Place

John Carl Buechler was 51 in Grandpa's Place as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 2004

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

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

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

Dark Wolf

John Carl Buechler was 50 in Dark Wolf as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 2003

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

Deep Freeze

John Carl Buechler was 49 in Deep Freeze as 'Director, Producer, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 10 2002

After the Storm

John Carl Buechler was 49 in After the Storm as 'Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2001

Watchers Reborn

John Carl Buechler was 46 in Watchers Reborn as 'Director, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1998

Alien Escape

John Carl Buechler was 45 in Alien Escape as 'Makeup Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 1997

Carnosaur 3: Primal Species

John Carl Buechler was 44 in Carnosaur 3: Primal Species as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1996

Freeway

John Carl Buechler was 44 in Freeway as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996

Inhumanoid

John Carl Buechler was 44 in Inhumanoid as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 23 1996

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

Bikini Drive-In

John Carl Buechler was 42 in Bikini Drive-In as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1995

Scanner Cop II

John Carl Buechler was 42 in Scanner Cop II as 'Makeup Designer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1995

The Fear

John Carl Buechler was 42 in The Fear as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1995

Project: Metalbeast

John Carl Buechler was 42 in Project: Metalbeast as 'Makeup Designer, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1995

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

Biohazard: The Alien Force

John Carl Buechler was 42 in Biohazard: The Alien Force as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1994

Dinosaur Island

John Carl Buechler was 41 in Dinosaur Island as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 1994

Necronomicon

John Carl Buechler was 41 in Necronomicon as 'Special Effects Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1993

Carnosaur

John Carl Buechler was 40 in Carnosaur as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993

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

Seedpeople

John Carl Buechler was 39 in Seedpeople as 'Special Effects, Second Unit Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1992

Demonic Toys

John Carl Buechler was 39 in Demonic Toys as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1992

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

The Sleeping Car

John Carl Buechler was 37 in The Sleeping Car as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1990

Robot Jox

John Carl Buechler was 37 in Robot Jox as 'Makeup Effects'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1989

Arena

John Carl Buechler was 36 in Arena as 'Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1989

The Laughing Dead

John Carl Buechler was 36 in The Laughing Dead as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

To Die For

John Carl Buechler was 36 in To Die For as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1988

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

Cellar Dweller

John Carl Buechler was 36 in Cellar Dweller as 'Director, Modeling, Makeup Effects, Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1988

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

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

Demonwarp

John Carl Buechler was 35 in Demonwarp as 'Creature Design, Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1988

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

Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity

John Carl Buechler was 35 in Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity as 'Creature Design, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987

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

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

Vicious Lips

John Carl Buechler was 34 in Vicious Lips as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987

Dolls

John Carl Buechler was 34 in Dolls as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1986

From Beyond

John Carl Buechler was 34 in From Beyond as 'Special Effects Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1986

TerrorVision

John Carl Buechler was 33 in TerrorVision as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986

Eliminators

John Carl Buechler was 33 in Eliminators as 'Makeup Effects, Makeup Designer, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986

Troll

John Carl Buechler was 33 in Troll as 'Director, Story, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1986

Re-Animator

John Carl Buechler was 33 in Re-Animator as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1985

Fright Show

John Carl Buechler was 33 in Fright Show as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1985

Zone Troopers

John Carl Buechler was 33 in Zone Troopers as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985

Hard Rock Zombies

John Carl Buechler was 33 in Hard Rock Zombies as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Second Unit Director, Special Effects Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1985

Ghoulies

John Carl Buechler was 32 in Ghoulies as 'Creature Design, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985

Trancers

John Carl Buechler was 32 in Trancers as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1984

The Dungeonmaster

John Carl Buechler was 32 in The Dungeonmaster as 'Writer, Director, Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1984

The Prey

John Carl Buechler was 31 in The Prey as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983

Deathstalker

John Carl Buechler was 31 in Deathstalker as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1983

Love Letters

John Carl Buechler was 30 in Love Letters as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1983

Forbidden World

John Carl Buechler was 29 in Forbidden World as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1982

Sorceress

John Carl Buechler was 29 in Sorceress as 'Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982

Stingray

John Carl Buechler was 26 in Stingray as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1978

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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