Because you like Mercedes Jones in Glee

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

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

GLaDOS will supply the food when you get together: a delicious cake. Of course, it could just be a trap so she can kill you. It’s hard to say. See them in Portal Series.

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

Celine's a spontaneous Parisian college student enjoying the night of her life. See them in Before Sunrise.

Beca Mitchell fancies herself an edgy loner, but it turns out being part of a group can be aca-amazing. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Socialite-turned-runaway-turned-waitress, Rachel Green is the legendary story of riches to rags, trying to work her way up again with the help of her friends. See them in Friends.

Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.

Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.

Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.