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Tobe Hooper
Born January 25, 1943 in Austin, Texas, USADied August 26, 201726 films
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).
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First watchThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre19747.3Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within.View filmEssential films
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26 films as director- 2013DjinnDirector
- 2006The Damned ThingDirector
- 2005Dance of the DeadDirector
- 2005MortuaryDirector
- 2004Toolbox MurdersDirector
- 2002Shadow RealmDirector
- 2000CrocodileDirector
- 1999The Apartment ComplexDirector
- 1996Dark SkiesDirector
- 1995The ManglerDirector
- 1993Night TerrorsDirector
- 1993Body BagsDirector
- 1993The Nightmare Begins AgainDirector
- 1990I'm Dangerous TonightDirector
- 1989Spontaneous CombustionDirector
- 1986The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Director
- 1986Invaders from MarsDirector
- 1985LifeforceDirector
- 1982PoltergeistDirector
- 1981The FunhouseDirector
- 1976Eaten AliveDirector
- 1974The Texas Chain Saw MassacreDirector
- 1971EggshellsDirector
- 1971Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is LoveDirector
- 1966Down Friday StreetDirector
- 1965The HeistersDirector