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Peter Capaldi's Scary Eyes

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By Ian Berriman published 24 December 2013

SFX readers have been helping us prove that pretty much any photo looks better once it's been Capaldi-ised. Or should that be Capaldi Eyes-ed?

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It won't be long now before we see Peter Capaldi's Doctor properly in action, but so far we've only seen a brief glimpse of him - a flash of some intense-looking eyes in 50th anniversary special "The Day Of The Doctor".

That glare made a powerful impression, though, leading us to pay tribute to by pasting it into other images. We then asked followers on Twitter and Facebook to do the same, and send us the results. Here are just a few of our favourites!

Our Reviews Ed Ian kick-started the meme by realising that the poster for Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes reminded him of something...

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After that, it was only natural for Ian to explore what happens when you gene-splice Peter Capaldi and Grumpy Cat. Yes, it's Peter Cat-paldi!

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The Twilight franchise could have been utterly terrifying if only they'd thought of this. (by @zombiedispatch )

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How terrifying would it be to see this after a knock at the door?
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And this would definitely put you off ever sending a letter again.
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Holy Christ, we wish he'd blink. (by @chrissy_boy2702 )

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Suddenly Johnny Five from Short Circuit doesn't look quite so cute, huh? (by @CultBoxTV )

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Speaking of cute droids, here's Peter Capald-E... (by Neil Martin )

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Heeeeeeere's Capaldi! (by Jane Miller )

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A casting suggestion for Peter Jackson here, courtesy of @echo_fain .

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Puss In Boots probably wouldn't have won anyone over doing this... (by Rich Jepson )

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Only one thing could make The Grinch look even more Grinchy. (by @deathspirate )

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Neighbours fans, this one's especially for you. (by Daniel Langrish )

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Remember: never, ever feed Peter Capaldi after midnight. (by Neil Martin )

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He's checking his list, he's checking it twice... and god help you if you've been naughty, not nice.

A very Merry Christmas to you all from Lee Harris and all here at SFX .

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