You gave us one of the most revolutionary, influential horror movies of all time: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre". But that wasn't all. There was its gruesomely comical sequel, as well as "Crocodile"; "Djinn"; "Eaten Alive"; "Eggshells"; "The Funhouse"; Invaders from Mars '86"; "Lifeforce"; "The Mangler"; "Mortuary"; "Night Terrors"; "Salem's Lot '79"; "Spontaneous Combustion"; "The Toolbox Murders '04"; not to mention your exemplary guest-starring work on "Amazing Stories"; "Freddy's Nightmares"; "Masters of Horror"; and "Body Bags".
Above all, you were (contrary to what some so crassly claimed) the driving, directorial force behind "Poltergeist '82". Without you, the film would've been nowhere near as unnervingly stellar.
The end of your distinct style is a monumental blow for horror fans, Mr. Hooper, and though many of a lesser kind may claim to have redefined the genre, you're the one who can incontestably take that prestigious credit.
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