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Tobe Hooper

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthdate

1943-01-25

Day of Death

2017-08-26

Place of Birth

Austin, Texas, USA

Tobe Hooper

Biography

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).

Filmography (27)

⭐ 6.0 Role: Himself

Making I'm Dangerous Tonight

2022
⭐ 6.4 Role: Self

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020
⭐ 0 Role: (archive footage)

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.

2020
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1

2020
⭐ 0 Role: (archive footage)

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

2020
⭐ 7.0 Role: Unknown

Also Starring Austin

2018
⭐ 5.2 Role: Self

We Blew It

2017
⭐ 2.7 Role: Unknown

The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'

2015
⭐ 7.2 Role: Self - Filmmaker

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

2014
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce

2013
⭐ 5.2 Role: Self

Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever

2012
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Inside the Graveyard

2006
⭐ 7.7 Role: Self

The Perfect Scary Movie

2005
⭐ 7.8 Role: Self

Masters of Horror

2002
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2000