If you've ever seen a horror movie (or babysat) you are well aware that nothing amps up the scary like a terrorizing tyke.
But these kids don't go on to become evil adults.
Check out these memorable characters all grown up. After all, everyone remembers the kid who sees dead people.
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Thora Birch, "Hocus Pocus" (1993)
Devon Sawa, "Casper" (1995)
Christina Ricci, "Addams Family" (1991)
Daveigh Chase, "The Ring" (2002)
Winona Ryder, "Beetlejuice" (1988)
Camilla Belle, "Practical Magic" (1998)
Haley Joel Osment, "The Sixth Sense" (1999)
Kyle Richards, "Halloween" (1978)
Abigail Breslin, "Signs" (2002)
Jonathan Lipnicki, "The Little Vampire" (2000)
Kat Dennings, "Scream Team" (2002)
Erin Chambers, "Dont Look Under The Bed" (1999)
Winona Ryder, "Edward Scissorhands" (1990)
Zach Galligan, "Gremlins" (1984)
Mary Kate And Ashley Olsen, "Double Double Toil And Trouble" (1993)
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The Huffington Post | By Kari Friedlander Posted: 10/18/2012 5:34 pm EDT Updated: 10/18/2012 5:34 pm EDT