Is Tobe Hooper A-List?
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No — Tobe Hooper is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1974B$0.1M
Texas Chain Saw Massacre Release
Breakthrough hit establishes him as a horror director.
1982B$1M+$0.9M
Directs Poltergeist
Directs another successful horror film, boosting his profile.
1986B$2M+$1M
Directs Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Another successful horror sequel.
2000B$3M+$1M
Directs Crocodile
Directs another horror film.
2004B$4M+$1M
Directs Toolbox Murders
Directs another horror film.
2017B$5M+$1M
Hooper's Death
Hooper dies, leaving a legacy as a horror innovator.
2026B$5M
Horror Genre Influence
Remains an influential figure in the horror genre, inspiring filmmakers. His films still studied and discussed.
Last updated: February 23, 2026