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Tobe Hooper
Director

Tobe Hooper

25 Jan 1943Born
26 Aug 2017Died
74Age at death
44Credits

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).

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2020AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.Film: (archive footage)
  2. 2020The AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultFilm: (archive footage)
  3. 2018Also Starring AustinFilm
  4. 2015The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'Film
  5. 2013DjinnFilm: Director
  6. 2006The Damned ThingFilm: Director
  7. 2005Dance of the DeadFilm: Director
  8. 2005Masters of HorrorSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  9. 2005MortuaryFilm: Director
  10. 2004Toolbox MurdersFilm: Director
  11. 2002TakenSeries: Director (10 episodes)
  12. 2002Shadow RealmFilm: Director
  13. 2000CrocodileFilm: Director
  14. 1999The Apartment ComplexFilm: Director
  15. 1997Perversions of ScienceSeries: Director (1 episode)
  16. 1996Dark SkiesFilm: Director
  17. 1996Dark SkiesSeries: Director (1 episode)
  18. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  19. 1995Nowhere ManSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  20. 1995The ManglerFilm: Director, Screenplay
  21. 1993Night TerrorsFilm: Director
  22. 1993Body BagsFilm: Man #2, Director
  23. 1993The Nightmare Begins AgainFilm: Director
  24. 1992SleepwalkersFilm: Forensic Tech
  25. 1990I'm Dangerous TonightFilm: Director
  26. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Director (1 episode)
  27. 1989Spontaneous CombustionFilm: Cigar Smoking Diner Patron, Director, Screenplay
  28. 1988Freddy's NightmaresSeries: Director (1 episode)
  29. 1988Coming to AmericaFilm: Party Guest (uncredited)
  30. 1986The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Film: Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited), Director
  31. 1986Invaders from MarsFilm: Director
  32. 1985Amazing StoriesSeries: Director (1 episode)
  33. 1985The EqualizerSeries: Director (1 episode)
  34. 1985LifeforceFilm: Director
  35. 1982PoltergeistFilm: Director
  36. 1981The FunhouseFilm: Director
  37. 1979Salem's LotSeries: Director (2 episodes)
  38. 1976Eaten AliveFilm: Director
  39. 1974The Texas Chain Saw MassacreFilm: Director, Screenplay
  40. 1971EggshellsFilm: Director, Writer
  41. 1971The WindsplitterFilm: Joby
  42. 1971Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is LoveFilm: Director
  43. 1966Down Friday StreetFilm: Director
  44. 1965The HeistersFilm: Director, Writer

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