We all know of those monster movies where a mystical creature is terrorizing the neighborhood! My thesis project is a triptych of three of the world's most elusive cryptids modernized and depicted through painted 3D sculptures in their environments along with a supporting digital painting to pay homage to Hollywood’s famous monster movies. Each cryptid has a distinct culture, location, and modern-day significance. I created my thesis to also show the versatility and benefits of sculpting your character or creature in a realized 3D environment before making the accompanying illustrations. Understanding your character (anatomy, pose, lighting, etc) in a 3D space is crucial in creating any character and I hope that my thesis will bring about the understanding of the required work put into realizing these creatures into the films and video games we love!