About

Known credits:
86
Birthday:
1943-01-25
Place of birth:
Austin, Texas, USA
Website:
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Tobe Hooper

Overview

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

Acting
2022 Making I'm Dangerous Tonight Actor Himself N/A
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2020 Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi Actor Self 59
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2020 AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. Actor Self N/A
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2020 AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 Actor Self N/A
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2018 Also Starring Austin Actor 59
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2017 We Blew It Actor Self 58
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2015 The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars' Actor 58
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2014 Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films Actor Self - Filmmaker 61
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2013 Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce Actor Self N/A
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2012 Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever Actor Self 58
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2010 A History of Horror Actor Self 71
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2006 Inside the Graveyard Actor Self N/A
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2005 The Perfect Scary Movie Actor Self 59
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2002 Masters of Horror Actor Self 59
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2000 Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film Actor Self 58
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2000 Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth Actor Himself 59
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2000 The American Nightmare Actor Self 59
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1993 Body Bags Actor Man #2 59
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1992 Sleepwalkers Actor Forensic Tech 59
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1990 Spontaneous Combustion Actor Cigar Smoking Diner Patron 57
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1988 Coming to America Actor Party Guest (uncredited) 67
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1986 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Actor Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited) 56
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1986 Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Actor Self 59
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1982 The Making of Poltergeist Actor Self 59
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1975 Lost in the Garden of the World Actor Self N/A
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1971 The Windsplitter Actor Joby N/A
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Directing
2013 Djinn Directing Director 57
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2006 The Damned Thing Directing Director 58
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2005 Dance of the Dead Directing Director 58
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2005 Mortuary Directing Director 56
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2004 Toolbox Murders Directing Director 58
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2002 Shadow Realm Directing Director 58
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2000 Crocodile Directing Director 57
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1999 The Apartment Complex Directing Director 58
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1996 Dark Skies Directing Director 59
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1995 The Mangler Directing Director 55
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1993 Night Terrors Directing Director 57
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1993 Body Bags Directing Director 59
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1993 The Nightmare Begins Again Directing Director 59
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1990 I'm Dangerous Tonight Directing Director 58
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1990 Spontaneous Combustion Directing Director 57
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1986 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Directing Director 56
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1986 Invaders from Mars Directing Director 57
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1985 Lifeforce Directing Director 61
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1982 Poltergeist Directing Director 69
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1981 The Funhouse Directing Director 58
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1976 Eaten Alive Directing Director 57
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1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Directing Director 71
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1971 Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love Directing Director N/A
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1969 Eggshells Directing Director 58
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1966 Down Friday Street Directing Director 59
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1965 The Heisters Directing Director 59
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Writing
2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Writing Characters 53
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2017 Leatherface Writing Characters 56
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2013 Texas Chainsaw 3D Writing Characters 55
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2003 Jason Vs. Leatherface Writing Characters 59
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2003 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Writing Original Film Writer 62
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1995 The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Writing Characters 51
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1995 The Mangler Writing Screenplay 55
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1990 Spontaneous Combustion Writing Story 57
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1990 Spontaneous Combustion Writing Screenplay 57
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1990 Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Writing Characters 55
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1986 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Writing Characters 56
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1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Writing Screenplay 71
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1969 Eggshells Writing Writer 58
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1965 The Heisters Writing Writer 59
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Production
2017 Leatherface Production Executive Producer 56
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2013 Texas Chainsaw 3D Production Executive Producer 55
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2006 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Production Producer 60
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2003 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Production Co-Producer 62
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1986 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Production Co-Producer 56
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1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Production Producer 71
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1965 The Heisters Production Producer 59
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Sound
1986 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Sound Original Music Composer 56
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1976 Eaten Alive Sound Music 57
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1974 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Sound Music 71
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Camera
1971 Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love Camera Director of Photography N/A
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Crew
2022 The Sawyer Massacre Crew Creator 59
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2018 Terrifier Crew In Memory Of 63
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2010 Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas Crew Thanks 59
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2004 The Nightmare Ends on Halloween Crew Thanks N/A
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1969 Eggshells Crew Cinematography 58
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1966 Down Friday Street Crew Cinematography 59
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Editing
1971 Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love Editing Editor N/A
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1969 Eggshells Editing Editor 58
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1965 The Heisters Editing Editor 59
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