Because you like Laurie Strode in Halloween

Jack's big imagination is never limited by his incredibly cramped surroundings. See them in Room.

Sweet, reserved, and intellectual, Cordelia Foxx would do anything for her students. See them in American Horror Story.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.

David Rose likes his rose chilled, his linens pressed, and his family quiet. See them in Schitt's Creek.

Everything is fascinating to Octavia Blake who has been locked away for her entire life. See them in The 100.

A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.

Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.

Hayley Stark is a sarcastic 14-year-old with an unusual passion. See them in Hard Candy.

Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

Underneath his preening narcissist exterior, Schmidt is, well, still kind of a preening narcissist. But he has a good heart too. See them in New Girl.