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).

Known For

Hatchet

Jack Cracker

Charles Band's Evil Bong

Gingerdead Man Puppeteer / Voice

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self

Hatchet II

Jack Cracker

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

Self

Jason's Destroyer: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood

Self

Troll

Sorcerer (uncredited)

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

Self