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1. Willard Tobe Hooper [2] ( / ˈtoʊbi /; [3] January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American filmmaker, best known for his work in the horror genre. The British Film Institute cited Hooper as one of the most influential horror filmmakers of all time. [4]
Tobe Hooper was a horror film director, writer and producer, best known for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist. He died in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of 44 films and 11 awards.
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Aug 27, 2017 · Tobe Hooper was born on Jan. 25, 1943, in Austin, Tex. His parents, he said in interviews, were in the hotel business, which left him often babysitting himself by going to the movies as they ...
Aug 27, 2017 · Tobe Hooper, one of the most influential horror filmmakers of all time, passed away at 74 in 2017. He was known for his realistic and deranged vision of cannibals, ghosts and aliens in his classic movies.
Aug 27, 2017 · Tobe Hooper, the horror movie pioneer whose low-budget sensation The Texas Chain Saw Massacre took a buzz saw to audiences with its brutally frightful vision, has died. He was 74.
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Aug 27, 2017 · Tobe Hooper, who directed the influential horror movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, died on Saturday in Los Angeles. The LA County coroner's office confirmed the death to NPR, but did not provide ...
Aug 27, 2017 · A tribute to the director of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist, who passed away in 2017. Read about his influences, his legacy, and his controversies in this article that covers his career and his impact on horror cinema.