Hey, rock gods! Your Stratocaster or Les Paul looking a little plain lately? Try adding some serious flash by painting your favorite sci-fi or horror franchise on the face and hear the crowd come alive. Here's a cool collection of 18 glorious genre guitars all worthy of their solos in the spotlight.

Think about it. If you were a hairband ax-master in spandex and leather, what images would you airbrush your wailing weapon with?

Having Master Chief, Pinhead or Ash emblazoned on your Gibson Flying V sure would make those power chords sing that much sweeter. So dim the room and raise your Bic lighters high while perusing this awesome gallery of geek guitars for the ages, inspired by the Thing, Predator, Alien, Doctor Who and more.