The 13 Scariest Women in Film

Move over, Freddy and Jason! These characters prove that ladies have what it takes to strike fear in the hearts of audiences (14 Photos)

Donna Kaufman on May 13, 2011 at 1:04PM

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The 13 Scariest Women in Film

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13. The Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939)



When you were a little girl and had nightmares, did they often revolve around a green-skinned lady (played by Margaret Hamilton) cackling and calling you "my pretty"? We thought so.

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