except vs except for

[hirashin]

Hello, native English speakers,
Do you use (a) and (b) interchangeably?
(a) I like any kind of movie except horror movies.
(b) I like any kind of movie except for horror movies.

Thanks in advance.
Hirashin

 

[Lothor]

Hello, native English speakers,
Do you use (a) and (b) interchangeably?
(a) I like any kind of movie except horror movies.
(b) I like any kind of movie except for horror movies.

Thanks in advance.
Hirashin

Yes, both are fine.

 

[hirashin]

Thanks, Lothor.