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).
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Poltergeist
Director
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Director
Lifeforce
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The Funhouse
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Body Bags
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Invaders from Mars
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The Mangler
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Eaten Alive
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Toolbox Murders
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Crocodile
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Mortuary
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Spontaneous Combustion
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Djinn
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Dance of the Dead
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Night Terrors
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The Damned Thing
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I'm Dangerous Tonight
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Eggshells
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The Apartment Complex
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