Because you like Cameron Tucker in Modern Family

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

Armed guards, FBI agents, notorious serial killers – Hannibal Lecter has bested them all, with time to finish dessert afterwards. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Ellie is more world-weary than most 14-year-olds. You would be too if your world was infested with zombies. See them in The Last of Us.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Hiccup Haddock III may be the only Viking nerd in recorded history. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Frank N. Furter is just a sweet transvestite with some not-so-sweet plans. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Emmet Brickowski is so upbeat it's not even human. Everything is AWESOME! See them in The Lego Movie.

Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Percy Jackson is an ordinary student thrust into the world of myth come alive. See them in Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.