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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).
Tobe Hooper was an American filmmaker best known for directing foundational horror films, including The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the supernatural classic Poltergeist.
He is primarily recognized for directing the 1974 slasher classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the 1982 film Poltergeist, which was produced by Steven Spielberg.
He focused almost exclusively on horror, science fiction, and thriller genres, often employing gritty and suspenseful visual storytelling.
He signed a significant multi-picture production deal with the Cannon Group in the mid-1980s, which resulted in films such as Lifeforce and Invaders from Mars.