Tobe Hooper
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Birth Name: William Tobe Hooper
Born: 25 January 1943 Died: 26 August 2017
Country of origin: United States
Height: 5' 7"
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William Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 โ August 26, 2017) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work in the horror film genre; his most recognized films include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist. Stuart Heritage of The Guardian described The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as "one of the most influential films ever made".
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1. Poltergeist (1982)
Rating: | 1794 Watched |
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2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Rating: | 1676 Watched |
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3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Rating: | 350 Watched |
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4. Lifeforce
Rating: | 185 Watched |
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5. The Funhouse (1981)
Rating: | 161 Watched |
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1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Rating: | 1676 Watched |
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2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Rating: | 1428 Watched |
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3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Rating: | 350 Watched |
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4. Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
Rating: | 238 Watched |
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1. Tales from the Crypt (1989)
Rating: | 551 Watched |
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2. Taken (2002)
Rating: | 280 Watched |
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5. The Equalizer (1985)
Rating: | 65 Watched |
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1. Coming to America (1988)
Rating: | 1626 Watched |
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2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Rating: | 350 Watched |
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3. Sleepwalkers (1992)
Rating: | 235 Watched |
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5. The American Nightmare (2003)
Rating: | 25 Watched |
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4. The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004)
Rating: | 12 Watched |
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5. A History of Horror with Mark Gatiss (2010)
Rating: | 13 Watched |
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"Favourite films: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The Funhouse, Lifeforce, and Poltergeist "
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"1981 "Wolfen" (rejected it) 1982 "E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial" (was offered the script but turned it down and made "Poltergeist" instead) "
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"Sunset: August 26, 2017 (Age: 74) Cause of Death: Natural Causes Claim to Fame: American Director, best known for Movie "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre""
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