John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

“Muir does an excellent job chronicling Tobe Hooper’s career”—Classic Images; “Muir is an honest and perceptive author...a fine, well-written and well-researched book”—Destructive Music; “zany and entertaining...recommended”—The Shy Librarian; “enthusiastic...of interest”—Film Review; “good...discuss[es] the failures as openly as the successes...compelling reading...horror fans will want to read this, regardless of their stance on the director”—Hitch; “exhaustive critique”—Rue Morgue; “accessible...good insights...valuable”—Cult Movies; “well-written...fantastic reading...engrossing stuff...essential...a riveting analysis of an underrated film-maker”—Within the Woods.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction     1 A History and Overview of Tobe Hooper’s Career     2 The Feature Films of Tobe Hooper     3 Television Movies and Miniseries     4 Genre Television Series     5 Conclusion     Appendix A: Recurring Characters, Imagery and Themes     Appendix B: Mr. Homage     Appendix C: Ranking the Feature-Length and Television Films     Notes     Bibliography     Index

John Kenneth Muir is an American literary critic and award-winning author. As of 2022, he has written 30 reference books in the fields of film and television, with a particular focus on the horror and science fiction genres.

“Muir does an excellent job chronicling Tobe Hooper’s career”—Classic Images; “Muir is an honest and perceptive author...a fine, well-written and well-researched book”—Destructive Music; “zany and entertaining...recommended”—The Shy Librarian; “enthusiastic...of interest”—Film Review; “good...discuss[es] the failures as openly as the successes...compelling reading...horror fans will want to read this, regardless of their stance on the director”—Hitch; “exhaustive critique”—Rue Morgue; “accessible...good insights...valuable”—Cult Movies; “well-written...fantastic reading...engrossing stuff...essential...a riveting analysis of an underrated film-maker”—Within the Woods.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction     1 A History and Overview of Tobe Hooper’s Career     2 The Feature Films of Tobe Hooper     3 Television Movies and Miniseries     4 Genre Television Series     5 Conclusion     Appendix A: Recurring Characters, Imagery and Themes     Appendix B: Mr. Homage     Appendix C: Ranking the Feature-Length and Television Films     Notes     Bibliography     Index