Director Tobe Hooper on the set of his groundbreaking 1974 horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Made on a shoestring budget and cast with University of Texas students, this film eventually grossed more than $26.5 million. Many directors have found their big break by putting a fresh spin on horror. Click here to find out their thoughts on the genre and why they feel horror will continue to be an ever-popular genre.

Photo courtesy of Tobe Hooper. ©2003 Tobe Hooper.