Because you like Jack Torrance in The Shining

If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

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

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.

Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Kevin Khatchadourian is a disturbed, affect-less teen on a dark path. See them in We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Raphael is a short-fused hothead who loves a good fight and some tasty pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.