Tobe Hooper

Tobe Hooper Movies and TV Shows

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).

Personal info

Gender: Male
Date of birth: 1/25/1943 (81 years old)
Place of birth: Austin, Texas, USA
nationality: American
Net worth: $16,000,000

Year

Genre

Available on the following streaming services in the United States

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

4.7

52%

role:
Characters

2022

Horror

4.7

52%

Leatherface

Leatherface (2017)

5.0

55%

role:
Characters & 1 more

2017

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

5.0

55%

Terrifier

Terrifier (2016)

5.6

66%

role:
In Memory Of

2016

Horror

Thriller

5.6

66%

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014)

7.4

73%

role:
Himself

Not available

2014

Documentary

7.4

73%

Not available

Djinn

4.4

42%

role:
Director

2013

Horror

4.4

42%

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)

4.8

54%

role:
Characters & 1 more

2013

Horror

Thriller

4.8

54%

A History of Horror

A History of Horror (2010)

8.1

74%

role:

Not available

2010

Documentary

8.1

74%

Not available

The Damned Thing

The Damned Thing (2006)

5.2

51%

role:
Director

2006

Drama

Horror

TV Movie

5.2

51%

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

5.8

61%

role:
Producer

2006

Horror

Thriller

5.8

61%

Mortuary

Mortuary (2005)

4.2

46%

role:
Director

2005

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

4.2

46%

Toolbox Murders

Toolbox Murders (2004)

5.3

57%

role:
Director

2004

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

5.3

57%

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

6.2

62%

role:
Original Film Writer & 2 more

2003

Horror

6.2

62%

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)

3.3

43%

role:
Characters

1995

Horror

Thriller

3.3

43%

The Mangler

The Mangler (1995)

4.4

49%

role:
Director & 1 more

1995

Drama

Horror

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

4.4

49%

Body Bags

Body Bags (1993)

6.2

61%

role:
Director & 1 more

1993

Comedy

Horror

TV Movie

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.2

61%

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers (1992)

5.3

60%

role:
Forensic Tech

1992

Horror

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

5.3

60%

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

5.0

53%

role:
Characters

1990

Horror

5.0

53%

Coming to America

Coming to America (1988)

7.1

68%

role:
Party Guest

1988

Comedy

Romance

7.1

68%

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

5.6

56%

role:
Co-Producer & 5 more

1986

Comedy

Horror

5.6

56%

Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars (1986)

5.5

56%

role:
Director

1986

Adventure

Family

Horror

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

5.5

56%

Lifeforce

Lifeforce (1985)

6.1

63%

role:
Director

1985

Horror

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.1

63%

Poltergeist

Poltergeist (1982)

7.3

71%

role:
Director

1982

Horror

7.3

71%

The Funhouse

The Funhouse (1981)

5.9

59%

role:
Director

1981

Horror

5.9

59%

Eaten Alive

Eaten Alive (1976)

5.5

53%

role:
Music & 1 more

1976

Horror

Thriller

5.5

53%

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

7.4

73%

role:
Producer & 3 more

1974

Horror

7.4

73%

: Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving Tobe Hooper are, for example, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leatherface and Terrifier.
: The streaming services with the largest selection are Prime Video, iTunes and Amazon.
: The best Anystream ratings are The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (7.4), Poltergeist (7.2) and Coming to America (7.0).