LAS VEGAS -- Residents can count on two things on Halloween -- candy and scary movies.

This Halloween, the Top 10 Reviews, a Web site, has announced the top 10 of creepiest movie characters of all time.

Site representatives said that independent reviewers took a look at thousands of movies, using that research to compile the list.

So what are the creepiest characters in cinema? The analysts name the top 10 and give explanantions:

Vampires: Starting with the first vampire from the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror," this character was deemed so scary the movie was banned in Sweden for excessive horror. The tradition continues with Bela Lugosi to the fanged creatures in "30 Days of Night."

The Child Catcher, "Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang:" A stranger snatching children from their parents is not just a creepy character, it’s a horrifying thought.

Hannibal Lecter, "The Silence of the Lambs:" What makes Hannibal so creepy is he could be the guy next to you on an airplane, or in an elevator. He is intelligent, articulate and well-versed; just standing next to him, you would never know about his atrocities.

Freddy Kruger, "A Nightmare on Elm Street" Series: “1, 2, Freddy’s coming for you…” Any character that can jump into your dreams and kill you while sleeping is creepy. Enough said!

Norman Bates, "Psycho:" Norman is that one socially awkward person seemingly ready to snap at any moment. We all know at least one person like Norman. He is creepy, because he is real.

The clown, "Poltergeist:" After watching this movie, anyone that was on the fence about clowns is now officially terrified. Whoever thought that clowns were fun and cute will most certainly change their minds and place any clown dolls under lock and key, so they cannot escape. This clown is as creepy as it gets.

The Wicked Witch of the West and flying monkeys, "The Wizard of Oz:" Do you remember your heart pounding, saying “Run Toto!” as the monkeys chased him? For many children, the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys were the first introduction to the realm of creepy characters.

The shark, "Jaws:" The ocean has never been the same. Who can ever forget that creepy circling fin? Years later, a trip to the beach still conjures up fears of hungry sharks. It’s a movie character that has impacted many lives and recreational fun.

The birds, "The Birds:" Alfred Hitchcock was a genius at taking seemingly harmless objects, like birds, and turning them into bloodthirsty monsters. Besides, if you’ve ever walked down the boardwalk with french fries in your hand, you know how aggressive birds can really be and that’s creepy!

The spiders, "Arachnophobia:" Arachnophobia created a whole new generation of spider haters. No wonder, the little terrors are tiny, stealth and the definition of creepy crawlers. A feeling of helplessness lingered, when many realized that even the best exterminator could not take care of this problem.

To see what the reviewers considered the top 10 horror films, visit the Top 10 Reviews Web site.