Tobe Hooper
Directing
29
Acting Credits
36
Directed
Biography
Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 β 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
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
as Himself
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
2020
as (archive footage)
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
2020
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
as Self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
as (archive footage)
Also Starring Austin
2018
We Blew It
2017
as Self
The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
2015
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
as Self - Filmmaker
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
2013
as Self
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012
as Self
A History of Horror
2010
as Self
Inside the Graveyard
2006
as Self
The Perfect Scary Movie
2005
as Self
Masters of Horror
2002
as Self
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000
as Self
The American Nightmare
2000
as Self
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Body Bags
1993
as Man #2
Sleepwalkers
1992
as Forensic Tech
Spontaneous Combustion
1989
as Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
Coming to America
1988
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
1986
as Self
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
1986
as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
The Making Of Lifeforce
1985
as Self
The Making of Poltergeist
1982
as Self
Lost in the Garden of the World
1975
as Self
The Windsplitter
1971
as Joby