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

Coming to America

Party Guest (uncredited)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)

Sleepwalkers

Forensic Tech

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Self - Filmmaker

Spontaneous Combustion

Cigar Smoking Diner Patron

Body Bags

Man #2

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

(archive footage)

The American Nightmare

Self