Directing · Austin, Texas, USA · Born January 25, 1943
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).
MovieMaking I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
as Himself
MovieTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
as Self
MovieAGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
2020
as (archive footage)
MovieAGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
2020
as Self
MovieThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
as (archive footage)
MovieAlso Starring Austin
2018
MovieWe Blew It
2017
as Self
MovieThe Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
2015
MovieElectric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
as Self - Filmmaker
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
2013
as Self
MovieSlice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
2012
as Self
TVA History of Horror
2010
as Self
Inside the Graveyard
2006
as Self
MovieThe Perfect Scary Movie
2005
as Self
MovieMasters of Horror
2002
as Self
MovieScream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000
as Self
MovieTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000
as Self
MovieThe American Nightmare
2000
as Self
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
MovieBody Bags
1993
as Man #2
MovieSleepwalkers
1992
as Forensic Tech
MovieSpontaneous Combustion
1990
as Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
MovieComing to America
1988
as Party Guest (uncredited)
MovieThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
MovieFangoria's Weekend of Horrors
1986
as Self
The Making Of Lifeforce
1985
as Self
MovieThe Making of Poltergeist
1982
as Self
MovieLost in the Garden of the World
1975
as Self
MovieThe Windsplitter
1971
as Joby
