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John Carl Buechler

John Carl Buechler

CrewBorn June 18, 1952 (66 years old at death)· Died March 18, 2019

Belleville, Illinois, USA

IMDb

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 (Califronia).

Also known as: John Buechler, Doris Carloff, J.C. Buechler
Popularity: 1
Total credits: 103

Known For

Hatchet
Movie
★5.8

Hatchet

as Jack Cracker

Troll
Movie
★5.1

Troll

as Sorcerer (uncredited)

Movies (27)

Beneath the Black Veil

Beneath the Black Veil

as Mr. Jensen

2019

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story

as Self

2017

No image

Troll Empire

as Self

2015

Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera

Behind the Camera

Re-Animator

Re-Animator

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Hatchet

Hatchet

Special Effects

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Hatchet II
Movie
★5.5

Hatchet II

as Jack Cracker

Evil Bong
Movie
★3.5

Evil Bong

as Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Movie
★7.8

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

as Self

Stingray
Movie
★5.7

Stingray

as The Flamer

No image
Movie
★0.0

Troll Empire

as Self

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Movie
★7.9

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

as Self

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Movie
★6.7

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

as Self

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Movie
★6.7

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

as Self

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Movie
★5.2

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

as Self

Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Movie
★0.0

Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures

as Self

Hatchet
Movie
★5.8

Hatchet

as Jack Cracker

2006

Troll
Movie
★5.1

Troll

as Sorcerer (uncredited)

1986

Hatchet II
Movie
★5.5

Hatchet II

as Jack Cracker

2010

Evil Bong
Movie
★3.5

Evil Bong

as Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice

2006

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Movie
★7.8

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

as Self

2010

Stingray
Movie
★5.7

Stingray

as The Flamer

1978

No image
Movie
★0.0

Troll Empire

as Self

2015

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Movie
★7.9

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

as Self

2013

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Movie
★6.7

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

as Self

2010

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Movie
★6.7

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

as Self

1986

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Movie
★5.2

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

as Self

2012

Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Movie
★0.0

Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures

as Self

Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera

as Self

2015

Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day

as Detective Martin Spangler

2014

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

as Self

2013

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

as Self

2012

No image

Hallow Pointe

as Lazlo

2010

Hatchet II

Hatchet II

as Jack Cracker

2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

as Self

2010

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

as Self

2010

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

as Orson Biggs

2008

Evil Bong

Evil Bong

as Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice

2006

Hatchet

Hatchet

as Jack Cracker

2006

Making of: The Gingerdead Man

Making of: The Gingerdead Man

2005

Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

as Self

2004

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

as Self

2004

No image

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

as Himself

2004

Not of This Earth

Not of This Earth

as The Other

1995

Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys

Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys

1992

The Sleeping Car

The Sleeping Car

as The Mister

1990

Troll

Troll

as Sorcerer (uncredited)

1986

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

as Self

1986

Fright Show

Fright Show

as (segment "The Thing in the Basement")

1985

Beneath the Black Veil

Beneath the Black Veil

as Mr. Jensen

2019

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story

as Self

2017

No image

Troll Empire

as Self

2015

Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera

Behind the Mask: The Making of The Phantom of the Opera

as Self

2015

Catch of the Day

Catch of the Day

as Detective Martin Spangler

2014

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

as Self

2013

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

as Self

2012

No image

Hallow Pointe

as Lazlo

2010

Hatchet II

Hatchet II

as Jack Cracker

2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

as Self

2010

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

as Self

2010

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

as Orson Biggs

2008

Evil Bong

Evil Bong

as Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice

2006

Hatchet

Hatchet

as Jack Cracker

2006

Making of: The Gingerdead Man

Making of: The Gingerdead Man

2005

Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

as Self

2004

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

as Self

2004

No image

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

as Himself

2004

Not of This Earth

Not of This Earth

as The Other

1995

Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys

Videozone: Making of Demonic Toys

1992

The Sleeping Car

The Sleeping Car

as The Mister

1990

Troll

Troll

as Sorcerer (uncredited)

1986

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors

as Self

1986

Fright Show

Fright Show

as (segment "The Thing in the Basement")

1985

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Makeup Effects Designer

Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood

Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood

Director

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Makeup Effects Designer

Freeway

Freeway

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Trancers

Trancers

Special Effects Makeup Artist

From Beyond

From Beyond

Special Effects Coordinator

Troll

Troll

Director

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Director

Carnosaur

Carnosaur

Special Effects

Robot Jox

Robot Jox

Makeup Effects

Re-Animator

Re-Animator

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Hatchet

Hatchet

Special Effects

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Makeup Effects Designer

Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood

Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood

Director

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Makeup Effects Designer

Freeway

Freeway

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Trancers

Trancers

Special Effects Makeup Artist

From Beyond

From Beyond

Special Effects Coordinator

Troll

Troll

Director

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Director

Carnosaur

Carnosaur

Special Effects

Robot Jox

Robot Jox

Makeup Effects