Explore the career of horror legend Tobe Hooper in this definitive book covering The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist, Salem’s Lot, Lifeforce and more.
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Tobe Hooper changed horror cinema forever. As the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist and Salem’s Lot, he created some of the most memorable and influential horror films ever made.
Strange Things Happen: The Movies of Tobe Hooper is the definitive guide to his remarkable career. Written by film historian Chris Koetting, this richly illustrated book explores Hooper’s life, films and lasting impact on the horror genre.
Every horror fan knows Leatherface, but few know the story behind his creation.
According to legend, Hooper found inspiration while trapped in a crowded hardware store. As he searched for the exit, he noticed a display of chainsaws and imagined people quickly moving out of his way. That simple moment helped inspire one of cinema’s most terrifying horror icons.
The book also reveals how The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was financed and how organised crime became involved behind the scenes. These fascinating stories help explain how an independent horror film became a worldwide phenomenon.
The book takes an in-depth look at many of Hooper’s best-known productions.
Readers will discover why Hooper considered his television adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot to be one of the finest works of his career. The book also explores the making of Poltergeist and tackles one of horror cinema’s biggest questions.
How much of the film was directed by Tobe Hooper, and how much influence did Steven Spielberg have behind the camera?
Using extensive research and interviews, Chris Koetting examines the evidence and sheds new light on this long-running debate.
During the 1980s, Hooper signed a major deal with Cannon Films. The partnership promised bigger budgets and larger productions.
The result was a trio of ambitious films: Lifeforce, Invaders From Mars and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
This book explains what happened behind the scenes and why these productions failed to achieve the success many expected. It also examines how these films have gained cult status among horror fans over the years.
Packed with quotes from Tobe Hooper and his fellow filmmakers, this book offers a unique insight into his creative process.
It is also lavishly illustrated with rare production photographs, behind-the-scenes images and archival material. Many of these images have rarely been seen before.
Whether you are a lifelong fan of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a collector of horror books or simply interested in film history, this is an essential addition to your library.
Strange Things Happen: The Movies of Tobe Hooper celebrates the career of one of horror cinema’s true originals.
From Leatherface and haunted houses to vampires and science-fiction nightmares, Hooper’s films continue to influence filmmakers around the world.
If you love classic horror, cult cinema and behind-the-scenes film history, this is a book you won’t want to miss.
