Because you like Count Olaf in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Major Marquis Warren is a talkative, sharp-eyed, and cold-hearted Civil War soldier-turned-bounty hunter. See them in The Hateful Eight.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

Daring on a bike but haunted in his personal life, even Johnny Blaze isn't fast enough to outride his past. See them in Ghost Rider.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.

Serena van der Woodsen is a wild child. Too wild, her friends and family might argue. See them in Gossip Girl.

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Nina Sayer finally landed the role of prima ballerina, but as tension ramps up in rehearsal, she starts losing her mind. See them in Black Swan.

The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.