Because you like Irena Dubrovna Reed in Cat People

Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.

Cinderella will sacrifice herself to keep her family's memory alive. See them in Cinderella (Live Action).

His name is Chucky, and he's your friend till the end. Hidey-ho! See them in Child's Play.

The destroyer, Drax lives for one thing and one thing only: revenge. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

Holly Golightly spends so much time trying to be other people's dream girl, she doesn't really know what kind of girl she actually is. See them in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.

Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.

They say Babydoll has lost her mind. But why does it seem like she's the only sane one in her institution? See them in Sucker Punch.

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.