Last year, I took part in my first Hooptober movie marathon (named after the late horror filmmaker Tobe Hooper) and it was so much fun that I decided to do it again this year, this time with way more films that I expected to watch this year.
For those unaware, the Hooptober challenge, created in 2014 by the Letterboxd user Cinemonster, encourages movie lovers and horror movie fans to watch and review at least 31 horror movies between September 15th and Halloween (October 31st) that fit certain criteria.
As with last year, I'll be adding some additional rules for myself that will determine which films I'll be watching for this year. I'll also have notes for each film that list…
Last year, I took part in my first Hooptober movie marathon (named after the late horror filmmaker Tobe Hooper) and it was so much fun that I decided to do it again this year, this time with way more films that I expected to watch this year.
For those unaware, the Hooptober challenge, created in 2014 by the Letterboxd user Cinemonster, encourages movie lovers and horror movie fans to watch and review at least 31 horror movies between September 15th and Halloween (October 31st) that fit certain criteria.
As with last year, I'll be adding some additional rules for myself that will determine which films I'll be watching for this year. I'll also have notes for each film that list which criteria it falls under and where these films are available to watch legally in the U.S. Since a film can qualify for more than one criteria, the number of films I'll be watching per criteria in parentheticals will reflect as such, with the predominant criteria listed first and bolded in the notes.
Official Rules for Hooptober 2022
6 countries. (at least one film produced or co-produced from the following countries: Austria (1), Australia (1), Canada (4), Czech Republic (1), Finland (1), France (2), Germany (5), Italy (1), Japan (5), Liechtenstein (1), Serbia (1), Spain (4), United Kingdom (8)).
8 decades. (at least one film from the following decades: 1920s (3), 1950s (3), 1970s (8), 1980s (7), 1990s (5), 2000s (7), 2010s (14), 2020s (8))
2 insect centered films. (2)
1 horror film set in space or the future (relative to when it was released). (1)
2 animated films. (5)
1 bloodthirsty old person/people film. (3)
2 1970s regional US films (Thanks Sean Young) (2)
The worst horror sequel from the 1990s that you haven't seen and can access. (I realize that this will take a little work) (1)
1 German Silent. (1)
5 Films from David Cronenberg (1), Ti West (2), Bill Rebane(1), Charles B. Pierce, William Grefe and/or Joy N. Houck Jr (1). (5)
2 Christopher Lee films. (2)
1 film with a real life musician or band in it. (1)
1 Stephen King adaptation that is not the first go around. (2)
1 Lon Chaney film. (1)
And 1 Tobe Hooper Film. (1)
BONUS: Watch The Last Circus, Silent Madness, and Pennywise: The Story of It. (3)
My Added Rules
Must be a film I haven't seen and logged into Letterboxd.
1 extra film from each of the eight decades.
Films must be legally available to watch on home video, digital, or on a streaming service, although I am making one exception to this rule.
Worst horror sequel from the 1990s must have an average rating of 2.0 or below, no exceptions.
No repeats from last year's Hooptober, this includes films I didn't get to watch.
No more than two films per day.
Films listed will be arranged by release date and in alphabetical order if in the same year.
