And although The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will remain the movie that history will forever cite as his signature film, Hooper made many, many masterpieces.
Rest in piece, Tobe Hooper.
Sad news this morning for many of us, waking up as we all are to learn of the passing of one of the founding fathers of contemporary horror, the brilliant, innovative Texas-weaned filmmaker Tobe Hooper.
This stings even more, coming so hot on the heels of the death of George A. Romero in July.