Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

A short-tempered guy, Bowser is determined to wreak havoc on the Mushroom Kingdom. See them in Super Mario Bros..

A good-natured and academically minded superhero, Dan Dreiberg can still get his hands dirty in a fight. See them in Watchmen.

Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.

Robin Scherbatsky is a former teen pop star who loves dogs and is scared of relationships. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

1986 is Eddie Munson’s year, at least until a mysterious force begins plaguing Hawkins yet again and he’s suspected of murder. See them in Stranger Things.

A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.

Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.

Sid Jenkins is the ultimate underachiever, but he doesn't mind. Well, he pretends he doesn't. See them in Skins.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.