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 (California).
Other crew 32
2020s
- 2025
2000s
- 2008
Blood Scarab
Special Effects
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood
Special Effects
- 2003
Dark Wolf
Special Effects
- 2002
Deep Freeze
Special Effects
- 2001
After the Storm
Special Effects
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species
Special Effects
Inhumanoid
Special Effects
- 1995
Bikini Drive-In
Special Effects
The Fear
Special Effects
Project: Metalbeast
Special Effects
- 1994
Biohazard: The Alien Force
Special Effects
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Ghost Town
Special Effects
- 1987
- 1986
Eliminators
Makeup Effects, Special Effects
- 1984
Costume and makeup 38
2000s
- 2004
- 2003
The Mummy's Kiss
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2001
After the Storm
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1990s
- 1997
Alien Escape
Makeup Designer
- 1996
- 1995
Project: Metalbeast
Makeup Designer
- 1994
- 1993
- 1990
The Sleeping Car
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1980s
- 1989
The Laughing Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1988
Ghost Town
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Pulse Pounders
Makeup Designer
- 1987
Vicious Lips
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1986
Eliminators
Makeup Designer
- 1985
Fright Show
Makeup Artist
- 1984
Journeys through the Darkzone
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1983
- 1982
1970s
- 1978
Stingray
Makeup Artist
Directed 17
2020s
- 2025
Wizardream
Director
2000s
- 2006
The Eden Formula
Director
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Director
Saurian
Director
- 2004
Grandpa's Place
Director
- 2003
- 2002
Deep Freeze
Director
1990s
- 1998
- 1992
- 1991
Land of the Lost
Director
- 1990
Acted in 13
2010s
- 2019
Beneath the Black Veil
Mr. Jensen
- 2014
Catch of the Day
Detective Martin Spangler
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
- 2006
- 2005
Making of: The Gingerdead Man
Movie
1990s
- 1995
Not of This Earth
The Other
- 1992
Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys
Movie
- 1990
The Sleeping Car
The Mister
1980s
- 1986
- 1985
Fright Show
(segment "The Thing in the Basement")
1970s
- 1978
Stingray
The Flamer
Visual effects 12
1990s
- 1994
- 1993
Necronomicon
Special Effects Supervisor
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Ghost Town
Special Effects Supervisor
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
Wrote 7
2000s
- 2006
The Eden Formula
Writer
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Writer
Saurian
Writer
- 2003
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
- 1984
Produced 2
2000s
- 2002
Deep Freeze
Producer
Camera 1
Appearances12
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera
Self
- 2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Self
- 2012
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Self
- 2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Self
2000s
- 2009
Jason's Destroyer: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
Self
- 2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Self
1980s
- 1986
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Self
- 1983
No release date
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Self