Tobe Hooper
Biography
Tobe Hooper was an American film director and screenwriter. He was born on January 25, 1943, in Austin, Texas. Hooper is known for his work in the horror film genre. His notable works include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Salem's Lot, and Poltergeist. Hooper directed a total of 73 films and TV shows. He passed away on August 26, 2017, at the age of 74. Hooper's films often explored themes of horror and the supernatural. He worked with notable directors and producers, including Steven Spielberg.
Career overview
Tobe Hooper was an American film director and screenwriter known for his work in the horror film genre. He directed several notable films, including The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Salem's Lot, and Poltergeist. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, released in 1974, is considered a cult classic. Hooper's work in the horror genre earned him recognition and acclaim.
Hooper's filmography includes a range of projects, showcasing his versatility as a director. He was involved in multiple film adaptations, including Salem's Lot, a Stephen King film, and Poltergeist, a film produced by Steven Spielberg. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, released in 1986, is the first sequel to his cult classic. Hooper's work in the horror genre has had a lasting impact on the industry.
Hooper's career spanned multiple decades, with a notable body of work in the horror film genre. His films have been recognized for their contribution to the genre, with several receiving awards and nominations. Hooper's influence on horror films continues to be felt, with his work remaining a significant part of the genre's history.
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- The Spot (2023) Thanks
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Characters
- Making I'm Dangerous Tonight (2022) as Himself
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 (2020) as Self
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020) as Self
- AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. (2020) as (archive footage)
- Terrifier (2018) In Memory Of
- Also Starring Austin (2018)
- Leatherface (2017) Executive Producer
- Leatherface (2017) Characters
- We Blew It (2017) as Self
- The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars' (2015)
- Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) as Self - Filmmaker
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) Executive Producer
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) Characters
- Djinn (2013) Director
- Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce (2013) as Self
- Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2012) as Self
- A History of Horror (2010) as Self
- Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas (2010) Thanks
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) Producer
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) Characters
- The Damned Thing (2006) Director
- Inside the Graveyard (2006) as Self
- Masters of Horror (2005) Director
- Mortuary (2005) Director
- The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) as Self
- Dance of the Dead (2005) Director
- Toolbox Murders (2004) Director
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Original Film Writer
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Co-Producer
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Characters
- Taken (2002) Director
- Masters of Horror (2002) as Self
- Shadow Realm (2002) Director
- Crocodile (2000) Director
- The American Nightmare (2000) as Self
- Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000) as Self
- Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000) as Self
- The Apartment Complex (1999) Director
- Perversions of Science (1997) Director
- Dark Skies (1996) Director
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Dark Skies (1996) Director
- Nowhere Man (1995) Director
- The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995) Characters
- The Mangler (1995) Director
- The Mangler (1995) Screenplay
- Body Bags (1993) as Man #2
- Body Bags (1993) Director
- Night Terrors (1993) Director
- The Nightmare Begins Again (1993) Director
- Sleepwalkers (1992) as Forensic Tech
- I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990) Director
- Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Characters
- Spontaneous Combustion (1990) as Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
- Spontaneous Combustion (1990) Screenplay
- Spontaneous Combustion (1990) Story
- Spontaneous Combustion (1990) Director
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) Director
- Coming to America (1988) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) Characters
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) Director
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) Original Music Composer
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) Co-Producer
- Invaders from Mars (1986) Director
- Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) as Self
- The Equalizer (1985) Director
- Amazing Stories (1985) Director
- Lifeforce (1985) Director
- The Making Of Lifeforce (1985) as Self
- Poltergeist (1982) Director
- The Making of Poltergeist (1982) as Self
- The Funhouse (1981) Director
- Salem's Lot (1979) Director
- Eaten Alive (1976) Director
- Eaten Alive (1976) Music
- Lost in the Garden of the World (1975) as Self
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Director
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Screenplay
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Producer
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Original Music Composer
- Eggshells (1971) Director
- Eggshells (1971) Editor
- Eggshells (1971) Writer
- Eggshells (1971) Special Effects
- Eggshells (1971) Producer
- Eggshells (1971) Director of Photography
- The Windsplitter (1971) as Joby
- Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love (1971) Director
- Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love (1971) Editor
- Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love (1971) Director of Photography
- Down Friday Street (1966) Director
- Down Friday Street (1966) Cinematography
- The Heisters (1965) Writer
- The Heisters (1965) Director
- The Heisters (1965) Producer
- The Heisters (1965) Editor
- Untitled Texas Chainsaw Massacre Film Characters