6.3Directing
Tobe Hooper
- Born
- 1943-01-25
- Died
- 2017-08-26
- Birthplace
- Austin, Texas, USA
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
73 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
The Spot
2023 · Movie
Thanks
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022 · Movie
Himself
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
2022 · Movie
Characters
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
2020 · Movie
Self
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
2020 · Movie
(archive footage)
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020 · Movie
(archive footage)
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020 · Movie
Self
Also Starring Austin
2018 · Movie
Cast
Terrifier
2018 · Movie
In Memory Of
Leatherface
2017 · Movie
Executive Producer · Characters
We Blew It
2017 · Movie
Self
The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
2015 · Movie
Cast
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014 · Movie
Self - Filmmaker
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
2013 · Movie
Self
Djinn
2013 · Movie
Director
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013 · Movie
Characters · Executive Producer
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012 · Movie
Self
A History of Horror
2010 · TV Show
Self
Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas
2010 · Movie
Thanks
Inside the Graveyard
2006 · Movie
Self
The Damned Thing
2006 · Movie
Director
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
2006 · Movie
Producer · Characters
Dance of the Dead
2005 · Movie
Director
Masters of Horror
2005 · TV Show
Director
Mortuary
2005 · Movie
Director
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005 · Movie
Self
Toolbox Murders
2004 · Movie
Director
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
2003 · Movie
Original Film Writer · Co-Producer · Characters
Masters of Horror
2002 · Movie
Self
Shadow Realm
2002 · Movie
Director
Taken
2002 · TV Show
Director
Crocodile
2000 · Movie
Director
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000 · Movie
Self
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000 · Movie
Self
The American Nightmare
2000 · Movie
Self
The Apartment Complex
1999 · Movie
Director
Perversions of Science
1997 · TV Show
Director
Dark Skies
1996 · Movie
Director
Dark Skies
1996 · TV Show
Director
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · TV Show
Cast
Nowhere Man
1995 · TV Show
Director
The Mangler
1995 · Movie
Director · Screenplay
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995 · Movie
Characters
Body Bags
1993 · Movie
Man #2 · Director
Night Terrors
1993 · Movie
Director
The Nightmare Begins Again
1993 · Movie
Director
Sleepwalkers
1992 · Movie
Forensic Tech
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990 · Movie
Director
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
1990 · Movie
Characters
Spontaneous Combustion
1989 · Movie
Cigar Smoking Diner Patron · Director · Story · Screenplay
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · TV Show
Director
Coming to America
1988 · Movie
Party Guest (uncredited)
Freddy's Nightmares
1988 · TV Show
Director
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
1986 · Movie
Self
Invaders from Mars
1986 · Movie
Director
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
1986 · Movie
Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited) · Characters · Director · Original Music Composer · Co-Producer
Amazing Stories
1985 · TV Show
Director
Lifeforce
1985 · Movie
Director
The Equalizer
1985 · TV Show
Director
The Making Of Lifeforce
1985 · Movie
Self
Poltergeist
1982 · Movie
Director
The Making of Poltergeist
1982 · Movie
Self
The Funhouse
1981 · Movie
Director
Salem's Lot
1979 · TV Show
Director
Eaten Alive
1976 · Movie
Director · Music
Lost in the Garden of the World
1975 · Movie
Self
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974 · Movie
Director · Screenplay · Producer · Original Music Composer · Additional Photography
Eggshells
1971 · Movie
Director · Writer · Editor · Special Effects · Producer · Director of Photography
Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love
1971 · Movie
Director · Editor · Director of Photography
The Windsplitter
1971 · Movie
Joby
Down Friday Street
1966 · Movie
Director · Cinematography
The Heisters
1965 · Movie
Director · Writer · Producer · Editor
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Date unknown · Movie
Characters