Tobe Hooper
Filmography

Tobe Hooper

DirectorBorn Jan 25, 1943Austin, Texas, USA70 titles

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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The Equalizer
The Equalizer
1985 · 7.1
Director
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
Director
Terrifier
Terrifier
2018 · 6.3
In Memory Of
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
1985 · 7.5
Director
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
2005 · 7.1
Director
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974 · 7.3
Director, Screenplay
Coming to America
Coming to America
1988 · 6.9
Party Guest (uncredited)
Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares
1988 · 7.2
Director
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
2003 · 6.3
Original Film Writer, Co-Producer
Lifeforce
Lifeforce
1985 · 6.2
Director