MrBarBar Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 News was announced this morning http://variety.com/2017/film/news/tobe-hooper-dead-dies-texas-chain-saw-massacre-poltergeist-director-dies-1202539868/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spengler Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Gutted. Very sad news. R.I.P. Edited August 28, 2017 by spengler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeroSavini Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Awful to hear. Really shocking a month after seeing him at the con. I never even went and said Hello to him as my Texas Chain Saw Massacre Blu Ray was on storage. Thought I would grab him next time He came along to the UK :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Is My Hero Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm devastated as he was such a lovely chap to speak to. Spoke about TCM, it's legacy, the TCM Halloween horror maze and also about getting in the industry, he even took my email address. He was great with every single fan and I'm so glad I got my TCM steelbook signed by him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broo Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Oh goodness, this is so sad to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Damn, Sorry to hear this. When I was at the event, I was there getting an autograph for my brother. And Tobe wasn't supposed to be personalising, (as I think he actually was having a bit of trouble writing) but whilst his assistant was distracted he did so anyway. And because my brother is a budding director he actually signed the TCM poster photo, "Director to Director" and gave me some lovely advice to pass on to my brother. He didn't have to do any of this. His queue was immense, but he still took the time to do so. Seemed like a really sweet man. I was kicking myself afterwards, as I hadn't realised that he directed the original Salem's Lot, and I always loved that. It's been my favourite of all the King adaptions throughout the years. So I should have told him that as well. But I'm glad I got to meet him nonetheless. R.I.P Mr Hooper Edited August 27, 2017 by Jason S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVronsky78 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Very sad news, and most unexpected. I didn't meet him personally at LFCC but a friend of mine got my TCM DVD sleeve signed, and from what I observed at the event he was giving time to anyone who wanted to ask him questions. With TCM and his other credits he certainly left his mark on the film world, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomax Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Oh no! It was a pleasure meeting him this year. I seem to to have a bit of a curse last year I met kenny baker and he passed away soon after. Same with Carrie fisher. Now tobe. I must have the grim reapers touch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChloeLou Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 This is such sad news. Rest in peace, Tobe Hooper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanspeechbubble Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He was lovely. Very sad news. Salems Lot and Poltergeist were my favourites. TCM as it was legendary and hard to see as a young boy. Something you heard about but never saw. Watched Lifeforce being shot at Alexandra Palace in the early 80's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanspeechbubble Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 11 hours ago, Jason S said: Damn, Sorry to hear this. When I was at the event, I was there getting an autograph for my brother. And Tobe wasn't supposed to be personalising, (as I think he actually was having a bit of trouble writing) but whilst his assistant was distracted he did so anyway. And because my brother is a budding director he actually signed the TCM poster photo, "Director to Director" and gave me some lovely advice to pass on to my brother. He didn't have to do any of this. His queue was immense, but he still took the time to do so. Seemed like a really sweet man. I was kicking myself afterwards, as I hadn't realised that he directed the original Salem's Lot, and I always loved that. It's been my favourite of all the King adaptions throughout the years. So I should have told him that as well. But I'm glad I got to meet him nonetheless. R.I.P Mr Hooper Makes it that more special and memorable. Your brother will treasure it. Top bro points. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissangel4616 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 boah... met him just one month ago. He was always on my top list for POLTERGEIST as Im usually not a Horror movie fan. He was such nice and talked about his work. RIP and thanks for POLTERGEIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Met him at lfcc this year was great spoke to everyone yes his queue was taking a bit of time but so glad I waited too meet him rip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsoldierspoon Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 So happy to have met him, he was wonderful at the convention. Not the fastest signer, but sure took time to talk to everyone a bit and wouldn't be hurried. RIP Tobe Hooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 On 27/08/2017 at 11:15 PM, urbanspeechbubble said: Makes it that more special and memorable. Your brother will treasure it. Top bro points. Thanks! He does, and I'm certainly glad I made the time to see Tobe on the Saturday. I guess you never know when the last chance is that you'll get to see someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnosoul Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) I was really shocked when I heard the news,I loved his work on Salem's Lot,I wish I could have met him RIP Tobe Hooper Edited August 29, 2017 by carnosoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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