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Masters of Horror: Tobe Hooper
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [Blu-ray]The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [Blu-ray]
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The original and still the best! Probably his best film and way better than the remake. If you haven't seen it because you think the name is silly, SEE IT ALREADY!
Eaten Alive (Two-Disc Special Edition)Eaten Alive (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Hooper's lesser-known follow-up to "'Chainsaw" has the same raw, over-the-top feel as that film, but seems less inspired with too many characters and an overly complicated "plot" that seems to go nowhere.
Salem's LotSalem's Lot
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Another of his best, this TV miniseries is also one of the better Stephen King adaptations. This is way overdue for a Special Edition DVD!
The FunhouseThe Funhouse
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An atmospheric 80's slasher flick that has become a cult classic on home video.
Poltergeist (Blu-ray Book) [Blu-ray]Poltergeist (Blu-ray Book) [Blu-ray]
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Also arguably his best. The combination of Hooper's and Steven Spielberg's sensibilities makes for a great film and a true classic!
LifeforceLifeforce
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A fun, creative sci-fi horror that is unusually epic in scale for Hooper.
Invaders From MarsInvaders From Mars
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A great homage to 50s sci-fi/horror films and one of Hooper's underappreciated best. "David Gardner!"
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (The Gruesome Edition)The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (The Gruesome Edition)
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Much more over-the-top than the original and as much comedic as it is gruesome. An original sequel that must be seen to be believed. "It's the meat!"
Amazing Stories - The Complete Second SeasonAmazing Stories - The Complete Second Season
Hooper directed the second season episode "Miss Stardust," which aired on April 10, 1987 and reunited the director with his TCM & TCM2 star Jim Siedow. The cast also included "Saturday Night Live's" Laraine Newman and 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
Freddy's Nightmares: No More Mr Nice Guy [VHS]Freddy's Nightmares: No More Mr Nice Guy [VHS]
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Hooper directed the first episode of this series, "No More Mr. Nice Guy," which aired October 9, 1988.
Society/Spontaneous CombustionSociety/Spontaneous Combustion
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Tobe directed "Spontaneous Combustion," starring horror-fav Brad Dourif (the voice of Chucky from the "Child's Play" series).
I'm Dangerous Tonight [VHS]I'm Dangerous Tonight [VHS]
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An effective TV movie with a great cast including Anthony Perkins (Psycho), Madchen Amick (Twin Peaks, ER, Gossip Girl) and Dee Wallace Stone (E.T., Rob Zombie's 'Halloween')
Tales from the Crypt - The Complete Third SeasonTales from the Crypt - The Complete Third Season
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Hooper directed the 1991 episode 'Dead Wait,' starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Tobe Hooper's Night TerrorsTobe Hooper's Night Terrors
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This film, about a sadomasochistic cult led by a descendant of the Marquis de Sade (Robert Englund), is the last of Tobe's feature films still not available on DVD.
Body BagsBody Bags
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A great 'Tales from the Crypt'-like anthology with one segment directed by Hooper and two others by John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing, Vampires)
The ManglerThe Mangler
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Tobe's second Stephen King adaptation after "Salem's Lot" was much more poorly received by both moviegoers and critics.
Nowhere Man - The Complete SeriesNowhere Man - The Complete Series
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Hooper directed the episodes "Turnabout" and "Absolute Zero" of this short-lived 1995 TV series.
The Apartment Complex [VHS]The Apartment Complex [VHS]
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This 1999 tv movie is almost more of a comedy than a horror film. It also features a bizarrely eclectic cast including Tyra Banks, R. Lee Ermey (the Sheriff from the "Texas Chainsaw" remake and its prequel), Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction) and Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld).
Steven Spielberg Presents TakenSteven Spielberg Presents Taken
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Hooper directed the first episode of this ten-episode miniseries, which re-teamed him with producer Steven Spielberg for the first time since 'Poltergeist.'
CrocodileCrocodile
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A very-watchable B-movie that marked Hooper's first collaboration with writers Jace Anderson and Adam Gierasch, who would go on to write Hooper's next two films as well.
Toolbox MurdersToolbox Murders
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An effectively atmospheric slasher that marks a significant return-to-form for Hooper. This is reminiscent of his own "The Apartment Complex," but much, much better.
Mortuary [Blu-ray]Mortuary [Blu-ray]
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Tobe's latest is an effective, if somewhat uneven, B-movie. Not as good as 'Toolbox,' but undoubtedly better than all the other direct-to-video horror out lately.
Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 3 [Blu-ray]Masters of Horror: Season 1, Vol. 3 [Blu-ray]
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Hooper directed the first season episode "Dance of the Dead," which reunited him with actor Robert Englund.
Masters of Horror: The Damned ThingMasters of Horror: The Damned Thing
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His second "'Masters" season entry, "The Damned Thing" is coming to DVD Oct. 16! Tobe's next project will be an adaptation of the Stephen King novel "From a Buick 8."