Favorite Tobe Hooper flick?

[spacemonkey]

Just recently saw Texas Chainsaw Massacre and it helped me to realize that in my opinion that is his best film. Followed very closely by Poltergeist of course. I left out Crocodile cause it was a straight to video and I didnt have enough space.

What do guys think?

[Richard Stuart]

Eaten Alive and Toolbox Murders had their moments IIRC, and I liked Lifeforce - but Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a classic. I'd be surprised if it doesn't end up as the clear winner here.

[Cronos]

I love Lifeforce and the orginal TCM but i thought the sequel was a lot better

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

[Tagia_Romero]

"Poltergeist". One of the best genre flicks out there.

[spacemonkey]

Originally posted by Cronos
I love Lifeforce and the orginal TCM but i thought the sequel was a lot better

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

I was torn between choosing between these films becuase just like you Cronos I love Lifeforce, its a really cool fx fest with a female vampire naked for 95% of the film! Plus theres zombies! And the total anhialation of England! Whats not to like?

And then Poltergeist which is yet another fx fest, let alone one of the best haunted house/ghost movies out there and geez it was just a tough choice.

But TCM, for me anyways was the real ground breaker. Many films where to follow in its footsteps and imitate it. Its too much of a classic and it certainly is one of his most focused and raw films. So I chose it, but it wasnt easy believe me.

[fevers]

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre..probably my favorite horror movie ever. I also like Poltergeist, but it wasn't all Hooper.

[saintofscars]

You can't beat TCM... at least Hooper can't! Talk about having a millstone round your neck!!! I respect what he tried to do with TCM2 but nothing will ever eclipse the memory of the first film.

(Except Mathilda May's breasts!!!)

[countchocula]

The Mangler

[sarah1980]

TCM 2

[XCoRyX]

the funhouse,though i haven't seen a few of the listed.

[Cabrini Green]

Well since I’m Dangerous Tonight didn’t make the poll I go with TCM over Poltergeist in a coin toss.

[dr_nocturna]

What just about everybody else is voting...TCM

Pleasant Screams-Doc Noc

[Golden Ghost]

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

The rest are wank.

[Antonio]

POLTERGEIST

[jagged halo]

Salem's Lot.
Poltergeist.
TCM.

I still consider TCM to be vastly overrated, not bad though.

Tobe Hoopers latest abomination's leave me cold, and wondering how on earth a once gifted movie maker could slowly sink into blatant depths of absurdity.

[countchocula]

Originally posted by Cabrini Green
Well since I’m Dangerous Tonight didn’t make the poll I go with TCM over Poltergeist in a coin toss.

LOL! Yeah, if I'm Dangerous Tonight weren't excluded, TCM wouldn't stand a chance.

[Hans, wihout Franz]

TCM, but in my opinion Tobie Hooper is the Lucio Fulci of american films. He made about 3 or 4 great one's and the rest are crap.
I also though Salem's Lot was way overrated and the book was 10,000 times better, and less dated. Maybe they will get it right with the remake.

[jagged halo]

Check this from fangoria:

Salem's Lot 2004 (http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=1801)

Sounds pretty cool to me!!.

[X-Nightcrawler]

Hmm, I voted TCM. Although I think I like Part 2 as more fun (not better). Also, I was watching The Manger UR version and it was almost too hard to stomach for me. It featured dozens of the deaths I can't stomach (people being bent, broken, etc...).

[KillerKlown]

TCM

[Draven2277]

ummm...TCM without hesitation, and "Poltergeist" as well, being the horror classic that it is.

[Draven2277]

Originally posted by countchocula
The Mangler


LOL

[spacemonkey]

Originally posted by countchocula
LOL! Yeah, if I'm Dangerous Tonight weren't excluded, TCM wouldn't stand a chance.

I didnt include that one because its a made for tv movie.

[Boba Joe]

TCM

[IamNoOne666]

No contest. TCM the others are good but come on its TCM

[spacemonkey]

Originally posted by countchocula
The Mangler

Yeah right count...we all know what you really voted for. It was Eaten Alive....right? No? :)

Texas Chainsaw I is ahead by a gazillion votes...looks like it will be the undisputed winner.

[girl6]

Poltergeist

[countchocula]

Originally posted by spacemonkey
Yeah right count...we all know what you really voted for. It was Eaten Alive....right? No? :)

Oh, it goes without saying. It was neck and neck with TCM. Robert Englund's desperate plea for anal sex nearly sealed the deal.

[Ripper1888]

Poltergeist

[Haddonfield]

Chain Saw all the way. Fantastic movie.

[Stefania]

THE MANGLER or LIFEFORCE

The Mangler was sheer perfection in incoherence and weirdness.
Whereas Lifeforce taught us not to subdue a naked space chick with biscuits.

Both had bizarre casting choices(Steve Railsback, Ted Levine, Peter "Polo shirt"Firth).

Yes, I know I will get crucified for my choice of the Mangler, but I don't consider Poltergeist Tobe's movie (more Spielbergian in content).

This is Lady S., surfin' the boards again, fellas.

[spacemonkey]

Hey Stefania, welcome back! I was wondering where the heck youd ran of to.

You forgot to post your vote on the poll by the way. :D