Tobe Hooper

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Tobe Hooper

Born January 25, 1943Austin, Texas, USA64 credits

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).

Known For

Filmography

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
as (archive footage)Movie
We Blew It
2017We Blew It
as SelfMovie
Leatherface
2017Leatherface
Executive ProducerMovie
Djinn
2013Djinn
DirectorMovie
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013Texas Chainsaw 3D
Executive ProducerMovie
Mortuary
2005Mortuary
DirectorMovie
Toolbox Murders
2004Toolbox Murders
DirectorMovie
Taken
2002Taken
DirectorTV
Shadow Realm
2002Shadow Realm
DirectorMovie
Crocodile
2000Crocodile
DirectorMovie
Dark Skies
1996Dark Skies
DirectorMovie
Dark Skies
1996Dark Skies
DirectorTV
Nowhere Man
1995Nowhere Man
DirectorTV
The Mangler
1995The Mangler
DirectorMovie
Night Terrors
1993Night Terrors
DirectorMovie
Body Bags
1993Body Bags
as Man #2Movie
Sleepwalkers
1992Sleepwalkers
as Forensic TechMovie
Spontaneous Combustion
1990Spontaneous Combustion
as Cigar Smoking Diner PatronMovie
Coming to America
1988Coming to America
as Party Guest (uncredited)Movie
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)Movie
Lifeforce
1985Lifeforce
DirectorMovie
Poltergeist
1982Poltergeist
DirectorMovie
The Funhouse
1981The Funhouse
DirectorMovie
Salem's Lot
1979Salem's Lot
DirectorTV
Eaten Alive
1976Eaten Alive
DirectorMovie
Eggshells
1971Eggshells
DirectorMovie
The Heisters
1965The Heisters
WriterMovie