Tobe Hooper

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

Coming to America
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Poltergeist
Birth Location Austin, Texas, USA
Born 1943-01-25
Died 2017-08-26

Movies

2022
2022
Terrifier In Memory Of
2018
Leatherface Characters
2017
Leatherface Executive Producer
2017
Djinn Director
2013
Texas Chainsaw 3D Characters
2013
Texas Chainsaw 3D Executive Producer
2013
The Damned Thing Director
2006
2005
Mortuary Director
2005
Toolbox Murders Director
2004
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Original Film Writer
2003
2003
Shadow Realm Director
2002
Crocodile Director
2000
1999
Dark Skies Director
1996
The Mangler Director
1995
The Mangler Screenplay
1995
Night Terrors Director
1993
Body Bags Director
1993
1990
1990
1990
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Original Music Composer
1986
1986
Lifeforce Director
1985
Poltergeist Director
1982
The Funhouse Director
1981
Eaten Alive Music
1976
Eaten Alive Director
1976
Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love Director of Photography
1971
Eggshells Writer
1969
Eggshells Cinematography
1969
Eggshells Editor
1969
Eggshells Director
1969
Down Friday Street Cinematography
1966
1966
The Heisters Editor
1965
The Heisters Producer
1965
The Heisters Writer
1965
The Heisters Director
1965