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English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John Carl Buechler: American director (1952-2019).
Born (age 73).
John Carl Buechler has 11 credits in our database.
The name John means the grace or mercy of the Lord.
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Filmography (11)
Biography
John Carl Buechler (pronounced Beekler; June 18, 1952 – March 18, 2019) was an American special make-up effects artist, film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He was best known for his work on horror and science-fiction films, mostly as part of Charles Band's Empire Pictures, and directed films such as Troll, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Cellar Dweller, Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College, and Curse of the Forty-Niner. His make-up work includes Ghoulies, From Beyond, Troll, TerrorVision, Dolls, Prison, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, and Hatchet. After he was diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer, his wife set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for medical expenses. Buechler died on March 18, 2019.
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How old is John Carl Buechler?
John Carl Buechler is 73 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has John Carl Buechler been in?
John Carl Buechler has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2012), Hatchet II (2010), Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010), The Eden Formula (2006), The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006).
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