What a difference a year makes. This time last year was my introduction to Hooptober, and a cautious entry it was. I was worried in advance that I would die from jump scare exposure but look at me now. I'm a proper adult now (at the age of 30) and I'm not scared of anything. Ever. Try to scare me, you can't. Now, I'd go as far as to say that at this precise moment in time, horror movies are my second favourite form of entertainment. First is Richarlison keepie uppies, obviously, but there's no Letterboxd list for him, is there? Oh, right. On a side note, Tyler, Carragher, Hamann and Pennant can all sod off. Cry more indeed, you big babies.

Anyway, I don't know how I got there. I'd like to extend my sincerest thanks to Cinemonster for putting together another one. You're damn right I'm back for another go around. You can find the original list for this ninth instalment here. Go on, get involved you big baby. Do you want me to group you in with those old babies I mentioned earlier? I thought not.

Oh yeah, also, a special treat for anyone who reads this far. I watched two horror movies just before this kicked off and I've now, two years later, added these "Pre-Hooptober Picks" of Margaux and Puppet Master to the list - no need to thank me. Or do, if you want. I'd love the validation of your succulent words.