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Tobe Hooper
Born 1943-01-25Austin, Texas, USA
Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986); the three-time Emmy-nominated Stephen King film adaptation Salem's Lot (1979); and the three-time Academy Award-nominated, Steven Spielberg-produced Poltergeist (1982).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Making I'm Dangerous TonightHimselfTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-FiSelfAGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.(archive footage)AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1SelfThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault(archive footage)Also Starring AustinRoleWe Blew ItSelfThe Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'RoleElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsSelf - FilmmakerCannon Fodder: The Making of LifeforceSelfSlice and Dice: The Slasher Film ForeverSelfInside the GraveyardSelfThe Perfect Scary MovieSelfMasters of HorrorSelfScream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher FilmSelfTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking TruthSelfThe American NightmareSelfBody BagsMan #2SleepwalkersForensic TechSpontaneous CombustionCigar Smoking Diner PatronComing to AmericaParty Guest (uncredited)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)Fangoria's Weekend of HorrorsSelfThe Making Of LifeforceSelf