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* ''Film/ElGringo'': Among the secondary cast, shifty but impressively canny ScarilyCompetentTracker Lieutenant West (played by Creator/ChristianSlater), the dog that keeps watching fights rather than helping its new friend, and Flaca (for her RunningGag theft attempts and a few EvenEvilHasStandards and MsFanservice moments) all have decent fanbases.
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* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'': Mr. Snooper's housekeeper with a crush, Miss Dempsey, is much loved by fans of the film as despite having little screentime, Creator/PatsyRowlands' performance is considered one of the funniest parts of the film.
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** Earnesta, the female half of the BattleCouple, especially for people who liked her actress from ''Film/TheTexasChainsawMassacre2003.''
* ''Film/TheDeep'': Kevin has little dialogue and only about ten minutes of screen-time, but he's quite popular due to the scene where he fearlessly fights a thug who tries to kill him by using an outboard motor like a chainsaw.

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** Earnesta, the female half of the BattleCouple, especially for people who liked her actress from ''Film/TheTexasChainsawMassacre2003.''
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* ''Film/TheDeep'': ''Film/TheDeep1977'': Kevin has little dialogue and only about ten minutes of screen-time, but he's quite popular due to the scene where he fearlessly fights a thug who tries to kill him by using an outboard motor like a chainsaw.
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*** Red Grant proved so popular that a number of other blonde henchmen were inspired by him, the most popular of which is [[Film/TheLivingDaylights Necros]], a hulking KGB assassin who proves to be frighteningly competent. He launches a [[OneManArmy one-man commando raid]] on an MI6 safehouse at the start of the film, has a brutal fight with a MuaveShirt called "Green Four," pulls off several [[HeroKiller successful assassinations]], and eventually has a spectacular final fight against Bond while the two of them are ''hanging out the back of a plane.''

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*** Red Grant proved so popular that a number of other blonde henchmen were inspired by him, the most popular of which is [[Film/TheLivingDaylights Necros]], a hulking KGB assassin who proves to be frighteningly competent. He launches a [[OneManArmy one-man commando raid]] on an MI6 [=MI6=] safehouse at the start of the film, has a brutal fight with a MuaveShirt an [=MI6=] EliteMook called "Green Four," pulls off several [[HeroKiller successful assassinations]], and eventually has a spectacular final fight against Bond while the two of them are ''hanging out the back of a plane.''
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*** Red Grant proved so popular that a number of other blonde henchmen were inspired by him, the most popular of which is [[Film/TheLivingDaylights Necros]], a hulking KGB assassin who proves to be frighteningly competent. He launches a [[OneManArmy one-man commando raid]] on an MI6 safehouse at the start of the film, has a brutal fight with a MuaveShirt called "Green Four," pulls off several [[HeroKiller successful assassinations]], and eventually has a spectacular final fight against Bond while the two of them are ''hanging out the back of a plane.''
**** "Green Four" himself eventually became an EnsembleDarkHorse. He's a skinny, unimposing, middle-aged agent who battles [[TheDragon Necros]] nearly to a standstill. On top of that, Necros winds up knocking him out with a frying pan, meaning that "Green Four" is a rare Bond ally who actually ''survived.''
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* ''Film/AmericanGraffiti'': Ask any fan who their favorite characters besides the four heroes (and maybe the blonde in the T-bird) are, and they will likely answer GiveGeeksAChance Debbie (who got the film’s only acting Oscar nomination), John’s rival drag racer Bob Falfa (a young Creator/HarrisonFord), helpful DJ Creator/WolfmanJack, AffablyEvil GreaserDelinquents leader Joe, and TagAlongKid Carol (all of whom, with the exception of Jack, were brought back for the sequel).
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* ''Film/JustBeforeDawn:
** Megan may be one of the less prominent campers, but she has a lot more fans than the average obligatory Slasher {{Fanservice}} provider for her GirlyGirlWithATomboyStreak characterization and platonic relationship with her boyfriend's brother.
** Roy is absent for much of the action but is constantly praised for his high level of competence and compelling sense of loneliness.
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* ''Film/{{Transformers}}'': Maggie and Glen, the systems analyst and the hacker who end uncovering the secrets behind the Transformers. Some fans felt they deserved their own movie.

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* ''Film/TwoHands'': Supporting characters Deirdre (whose performer won an Australian Film Institute award for best supporting actress), Wooza, and Craig are among the best-liked parts of the movie for their roles in the iconic scenes setting up and carrying out the BankRobbery.

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* ''Film/TwoHands'': Supporting characters Deirdre (whose performer performer
won an Australian Film Institute award for best supporting actress), Wooza, and Craig are among the best-liked parts of the movie for their roles in the iconic scenes setting up and carrying out the BankRobbery.


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* ''Film/FortyNinthParallel'':
** German TokenGoodTeammate Vogel has a secondary role but is easily the source of some of the film's most iconic and intriguing moments.
** Johnny, the TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth HunterTrapper played by a PlayingAgainstType Creator/LaurenceOlivier and Andy Brock (who gives Hirth his KarmaHoudiniWarranty) each only appears in a brief section of the film but are among the best-liked characters.
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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.beverlyhillsmagazine.com/rising-hollywood-stars-alessio-scalzotto/ Alessio Scalzotto]].

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* While ''Film/RimOfTheWorld'' is considered a [[SoBadItsGood mediocre movie]], [[AllLovingHero Gabriel]] is a character that even detractors tend to like. From his first appearance appearance, he is shown to be a genuine NiceGuy by having BigBrotherInstinct towards [[ShrinkingViolet Alex]] and repeatedly calls out [[SpoiledBrat Dariush]] for his jerkass behavior, but he became a fan favorite once his status as a TheWoobie is revealed due his [[DelayedDiagnosis Dyscalculia]] and ParentalAbandonment. It's also not bad that Gabriel is the only PrettyBoy in the cast, being played by the handsome Italian actor, [[https://www.beverlyhillsmagazine.com/rising-hollywood-stars-alessio-scalzotto/ Alessio Scalzotto]].



** ''Film/Scream4'': Despite being considered the least successful film of the series by far, just about everyone who's seen it declared Kirby Reed the ''real'' FinalGirl. Easily the most popular new character for her [[TheLadette spunky]], [[DeadpanSnarker snarky]], [[TheMovieBuff movie buff]] personality and Creator/HaydenPanettiere's strong performance, a number of fans would have been fine with her becoming a new protagonist for any future movies. In addition, they felt that [[spoiler:Kirby's NotQuiteDead and is ShesJustHiding Just Hiding. It turns out they were proven correct: much to the excitement of fans, ''Film/ScreamVI'' brought Kirby back. In addition to being an ActionGirl and FairCop, she's revealed to be the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. And she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]

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** ''Film/Scream4'': Despite being considered the least successful film of the series by far, just about everyone who's seen it declared Kirby Reed the ''real'' FinalGirl. Easily the most popular new character for her [[TheLadette spunky]], [[DeadpanSnarker snarky]], [[TheMovieBuff movie buff]] personality and Creator/HaydenPanettiere's strong performance, a number of fans would have been fine with her becoming a new protagonist for any future movies. In addition, they felt that [[spoiler:Kirby's NotQuiteDead and is ShesJustHiding Just Hiding.ShesJustHiding. It turns out they were proven correct: much to the excitement of fans, ''Film/ScreamVI'' brought Kirby back. In addition to being an ActionGirl and FairCop, she's revealed to be the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. And she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]
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*** Randy Meeks for being a lovable GenreSavvyMetaGuy. In fact, he gained such a following that [[spoiler: a sizable portion of the fanbase was ''furious'' when he was killed off in ''Scream 2'', so much so that ''Scream 3'' explicitly lampshaded it.]]
*** Stu is often considered one of the best [[spoiler: Ghostfaces]], mainly due to Creator/MatthewLillard's LargeHam performance and memorable lines.

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*** Randy Meeks for being a lovable GenreSavvyMetaGuy.GenreSavvy MetaGuy. In fact, he gained such a following that [[spoiler: a sizable portion of the fanbase was ''furious'' when he was killed off in ''Scream 2'', so much so that ''Scream 3'' explicitly lampshaded it.]]
*** Stu [[spoiler:Stu]] is often considered one of the best [[spoiler: Ghostfaces]], mainly due to Creator/MatthewLillard's LargeHam performance and memorable lines.



** ''Film/Scream4'': Despite being considered the least successful film of the series by far, just about everyone who's seen it declared Kirby Reed the ''real'' FinalGirl. Easily the most popular new character for her [[TheLadette spunky]], [[DeadpanSnarker snarky]], [[TheMovieBuff movie buff]] personality and Creator/HaydenPanettierre's strong performance, a number of fans would have been fine with her becoming a new protagonist for any future movies. In addition, they felt that [[spoiler:Kirby's NotQuiteDead and is ShesJustHiding Just Hiding. It turns out they were proven correct: much to the excitement of fans, ''Film/ScreamVI'' brought Kirby back. In addition to being an ActionGirl and FairCop, she's revealed to be the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. And she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]

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** ''Film/Scream4'': Despite being considered the least successful film of the series by far, just about everyone who's seen it declared Kirby Reed the ''real'' FinalGirl. Easily the most popular new character for her [[TheLadette spunky]], [[DeadpanSnarker snarky]], [[TheMovieBuff movie buff]] personality and Creator/HaydenPanettierre's Creator/HaydenPanettiere's strong performance, a number of fans would have been fine with her becoming a new protagonist for any future movies. In addition, they felt that [[spoiler:Kirby's NotQuiteDead and is ShesJustHiding Just Hiding. It turns out they were proven correct: much to the excitement of fans, ''Film/ScreamVI'' brought Kirby back. In addition to being an ActionGirl and FairCop, she's revealed to be the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. And she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]

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* ''Film/{{Scream 4}}'' was the least successful film of the series by far, but just about everyone who's seen it declared Creator/HaydenPanettiere as Kirby the ''real'' FinalGirl. [[spoiler: It turns out they were right - ''Film/ScreamVI'' brings Kirby back... she's revealed to be the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. Oh yeah, she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]
** Both Dewey (all four films) and Randy (the first two and a cameo in the third) are really popular, too. Dewey because of his awkward characteristics, and Randy for being the lovable GenreSavvy MetaGuy.

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*** Test audiences for
the least successful first film liked Dewey so much that Creator/WesCraven put in a scene that [[spoiler:had him survive, and he survived for all films until the fifth]].
*** Casey Becker (the blond girl murdered by Ghostface in the beginning
of the series by far, but just about everyone who's seen it declared Creator/HaydenPanettiere as Kirby first film) is very popular thanks to Creator/DrewBarrymore's acting and because the ''real'' FinalGirl. scene itself is a SignatureScene.
*** Randy Meeks for being a lovable GenreSavvyMetaGuy. In fact, he gained such a following that
[[spoiler: It turns out they were right - ''Film/ScreamVI'' brings Kirby back... she's revealed to be a sizable portion of the ''only'' character introduced fanbase was ''furious'' when he was killed off in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. Oh yeah, she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.2'', so much so that ''Scream 3'' explicitly lampshaded it.]]
*** Stu is often considered one of the best [[spoiler: Ghostfaces]], mainly due to Creator/MatthewLillard's LargeHam performance and memorable lines.
*** Tatum Riley from ''Scream'' is often ranked as one of the franchise's top characters, and one of the greatest best friend characters in a horror movie, for her sense of style, attractiveness, talented actress, loyalty to Sidney, and the fight she puts up.
** Both ''Film/Scream2'':
*** Cici Cooper for being a NiceGirl who has some fun interactions with Randy and Mickey and an excellent [[spoiler:chase/death]] scene. Being played by the beloved Creator/SarahMichelleGellar certainly helps, and it's not hard to find people who wish she'd been around for more than [[spoiler:two scenes.]]
*** Joel is well-liked for having a boatload of funny lines and being [[GenreSavvy smart enough]] to get the hell out of dodge when things start to get ''real'' serious.
** ''Film/Scream3'':
*** Jennifer Jolie is easily the most popular new character from the movie, and considered by some to more entertaining than any of the returning characters. This is mostly thanks to Creator/ParkerPosey's glorious LargeHam performance and great comedic chemistry with
Dewey (all four films) and Randy (the first two and a cameo in the third) are really popular, too. Dewey because of his awkward characteristics, and Randy Gale.
*** Tyson Fox
for being the lovable GenreSavvy MetaGuy.TokenGoodTeammate of the ''Stab 3'' cast, being fairly GenreSavvy, and having a few hilarious one-liners.
*** Detective Wallace is considered a highlight for his DeadpanSnarker attitude, especially in the scene where he and Kincaid arrest Roman.
** ''Film/Scream4'': Despite being considered the least successful film of the series by far, just about everyone who's seen it declared Kirby Reed the ''real'' FinalGirl. Easily the most popular new character for her [[TheLadette spunky]], [[DeadpanSnarker snarky]], [[TheMovieBuff movie buff]] personality and Creator/HaydenPanettierre's strong performance, a number of fans would have been fine with her becoming a new protagonist for any future movies. In addition, they felt that [[spoiler:Kirby's NotQuiteDead and is ShesJustHiding Just Hiding. It turns out they were proven correct: much to the excitement of fans, ''Film/ScreamVI'' brought Kirby back. In addition to being an ActionGirl and FairCop, she's revealed to be the ''only'' character introduced in ''Scream 4'' to still be alive. And she kills one of the Ghostfaces as well - she definitely TookALevelInBadass.]]
** ''Film/ScreamVI'':
*** Anika, in tradition with ''Scream'''s [[spoiler:past post-opening victims such as Cici or Wes.]] She's quickly become beloved for being a sweet and caring girlfriend towards Mindy and a good friend to Tara, [[spoiler:putting up a brief fight against the killer]], and [[spoiler:dying a tragic and gruesome death in one of the film's most tense set-pieces]].
*** Laura Crane. She's only on-screen for [[spoiler:about five minutes]], but is well-liked for being a film studies professor who comes off as a kindhearted woman and [[spoiler:dies a completely undeserved death at the hands of one of her own students.]] Being played by scream queen royalty Creator/SamaraWeaving helps, too.
** Despite only appearing in one scene, the bodega clerk who helps Sam and Tara is surprisingly popular for being a BadassBystander who wields a shotgun against the killer.

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** ''Film/JohnWick'': Winston and Charon are fairly secondary to the plot, but their [[AffablyEvil impeccably polite]] yet [[EnigmaticMinion enigmatic]] personalities made them fan favorites. Unsurprisingly, they appropriately became {{Breakout Character}}s and were given much larger roles in the sequels.

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Winston and Charon are fairly secondary to the plot, but their [[AffablyEvil impeccably polite]] yet [[EnigmaticMinion enigmatic]] personalities made them fan favorites. Unsurprisingly, they appropriately became {{Breakout Character}}s and were given much larger roles in the sequels.sequels, with the latter in particular TakingALevelInBadass [[spoiler:as he helps John defend the Confidential in ''Chapter 3'']].
*** Officer Jimmy. Onscreen for barely half a minute and saying less than twenty words, he nonetheless gets one of the funniest scenes in the movie. Unlike many of the other characters, he ''immediately'' knows to leave John alone, with many fans labelling him a standout OnlySaneMan or the smartest person in the movie.
*** Addy, the genuinely NiceGirl bartender at the Continental who's practically bubbling with joy when she sees John again. Being played by Creator/BridgetRegan helps.



** Killa is the most minor of the film's antagonists, but he's well-liked amongst the fanbase for being a hilariously over-the-top LargeHam and [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass putting up a surprisingly good fight against John]] in spite of being overweight and asthmatic. Being played by action movie favorite Creator/ScottAdkins also helps.
** Akira Shimazu, portrayed by the popular Music/RinaSawayama in her debut film, is also extremely popular for being a badass ActionGirl who's able to keep up with John Wick and make a stunning first impression despite the fact that she's only in the movie's first act [[spoiler:and in TheStinger]]. Many fans have expressed hope to see a spin-off work featuring her in the future.

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** *** Killa is the most minor of the film's antagonists, but he's well-liked amongst the fanbase for being a hilariously over-the-top LargeHam and [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass putting up a surprisingly good fight against John]] in spite of being overweight and asthmatic. Being played by action movie favorite Creator/ScottAdkins also helps.
** *** Akira Shimazu, portrayed by the popular Music/RinaSawayama in her debut film, is also extremely popular for being a badass ActionGirl who's able to keep up with John Wick and make a stunning first impression despite the fact that she's only in the movie's first act [[spoiler:and in TheStinger]]. Many fans have expressed hope to see a spin-off work featuring her in the future.

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