Long-time observer, first-time participant. I have decided that this year will be the year I take the plunge. I am throwing my hat into the ring and joining in on the Hooptober challenge.

Some of these films I have seen before, but they are in dire need of a rewatch. Others will be first-time watches, while some have been on my to-watch list for so long that they are finally in a position to shine and actually meet some of the challenge requirements.

Will I complete this challenge? Who knows. But the journey will be well worth it.

If you are curious about the mind that started it all, here's their list: boxd.it/EsPD6

QUICK EASY RULES:

There must be 31 horror films
6 countries (other than Italy or US)
9 decades

5 Zombie Films
3 cult or conspiracy horror films
1 film from a Black director with a Black lead
1 film from a Mexican or Central American director
1 Canadian film
1 former Soviet state film (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan)
The most popular film from the 1940s that you haven't seen and can access..
2 Post-apocalyptic horror films
1 Film with dreams or a dream as part of the plot
1 The animals are pissed at us film
1 Silent film
4 based on Novels
Any film from THIS list that you haven't seen.
1 Ernesto Gastaldi written film
1 film from 1932
I have never made a specific film a part of this before, but WIZARD of OZ ('39)

And 1 Tobe Hooper Film (There must ALWAYS be a Hooper film)

***FOR THOSE THAT LIKE TO DO EXTRA WORK: WATCH Burn Witch Burn, German Chainsaw Massacre & Trick or Treat (1986).