Because you like Jack Torrance in The Shining

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

Alex DeLarge likes his favorite milk-based, drug-laced cocktail. It helps him get in the mood for a night of "ultra violence." See them in A Clockwork Orange.

A machete-wielding mass-murderer, Jason Voorhees is a terrifying blank slate. See them in Friday the 13th.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

A born psychopath, don't expect Michael Myers to understand the difference between right and wrong. See them in Halloween.

Leatherface's moods change with his masks. See them in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Needles Kane says shut up and bleed. See them in Twisted Metal .

Anyone who's said "Don't worry, it's just a dream" never met Freddy Krueger. See them in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.

Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.

Ted is a cursing, smoking, drinking teddy bear who's anything but cuddly. See them in Ted.