diff --git a/pre_commit_hooks/removed.py b/pre_commit_hooks/removed.py
index 60df096..236cbf8 100644
--- a/pre_commit_hooks/removed.py
+++ b/pre_commit_hooks/removed.py
@@ -12,4 +12,4 @@
 
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
-    exit(main())
+    raise SystemExit(main())