Tobe Hooper
Directing
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Tobe Hooper
Poltergeist
1982
Terrifier
2018
Filmography
Acting (27)
2022
Making I'm Dangerous Tonightas Himself
6.0
2020
5.7
2020
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.as (archive footage)
2020
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1as Self
8.0
2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vaultas (archive footage)
7.0
2017
We Blew Itas Self
5.2
2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Filmsas Self - Filmmaker
7.2
2013
2012
5.2
2006
Inside the Graveyardas Self
2005
The Perfect Scary Movieas Self
7.7
2002
Masters of Horroras Self
7.8
7.0
2000
7.0
2000
The American Nightmareas Self
6.8
1993
Body Bagsas Man #2
6.2
1992
Sleepwalkersas Forensic Tech
6.1
1989
Spontaneous Combustionas Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
4.7
1988
Coming to Americaas Party Guest (uncredited)
6.9
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
5.7
1986
6.7
1985
The Making Of Lifeforceas Self
1982
The Making of Poltergeistas Self
8.7
1975
1971
The Windsplitteras Joby
7.0
Production & Directing (64)
2023
The SpotThanks
10.0
2022
Texas Chainsaw MassacreCharacters
5.2
2018
TerrifierIn Memory Of
6.3
2017
LeatherfaceExecutive Producer
5.6
2017
LeatherfaceCharacters
5.6
2013
DjinnDirector
4.4
2013
Texas Chainsaw 3DCharacters
5.5
2013
Texas Chainsaw 3DExecutive Producer
5.5
2010
7.0
2006
The Damned ThingDirector
5.1
2006
6.2
2006
6.2
2005
Dance of the DeadDirector
5.5
2005
MortuaryDirector
4.5
2004
Toolbox MurdersDirector
5.6
2003
The Texas Chainsaw MassacreOriginal Film Writer
6.3
2003
The Texas Chainsaw MassacreCo-Producer
6.3
2003
The Texas Chainsaw MassacreCharacters
6.3
2002
Shadow RealmDirector
4.5
2000
CrocodileDirector
5.1
1999
The Apartment ComplexDirector
5.8
1996
Dark SkiesDirector
6.5
1995
4.6
1995
The ManglerDirector
4.9
1995
The ManglerScreenplay
4.9
1993
Night TerrorsDirector
4.2
1993
Body BagsDirector
6.2
1993
The Nightmare Begins AgainDirector
6.2
1990
I'm Dangerous TonightDirector
4.9
1990
5.4
1989
Spontaneous CombustionDirector
4.7
1989
4.7
1989
Spontaneous CombustionScreenplay
4.7
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Characters
5.7
1986
5.7
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Original Music Composer
5.7
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Co-Producer
5.7
1986
Invaders from MarsDirector
5.6
1985
LifeforceDirector
6.2
1982
PoltergeistDirector
7.2
1981
The FunhouseDirector
5.9
1976
Eaten AliveDirector
5.5
1976
Eaten AliveMusic
5.5
1974
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreDirector
7.3
1974
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreScreenplay
7.3
1974
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreProducer
7.3
1974
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreOriginal Music Composer
7.3
1974
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreAdditional Photography
7.3
1971
EggshellsDirector
5.4
1971
EggshellsWriter
5.4
1971
EggshellsEditor
5.4
1971
EggshellsSpecial Effects
5.4
1971
EggshellsProducer
5.4
1971
EggshellsDirector of Photography
5.4
1971
1971
1971
Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is LoveDirector of Photography
1966
Down Friday StreetDirector
7.5
1966
Down Friday StreetCinematography
7.5
1965
The HeistersDirector
6.5
1965
The HeistersWriter
6.5
1965
The HeistersProducer
6.5
1965
The HeistersEditor
6.5
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Texas Chainsaw MassacreCharacters