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John Carl Buechler

Born Jun 18, 1925 in Belleville, Illinois, USA

Special effects master John Carl Buechler (pronounced Beekler) was the first person in history to make his way into the director's chair by way of make-up effects superstardom. Besides creating creature effects for classic genre pics like Re-Animator and Ghoulies, Buechler directed such films as Troll, Cellar Dweller and Friday the 13th: The New Blood.

Filmography

Shows & movies
The Horror of It All
Hatchet II
Hatchet