Freaking Funny - Doudou

Cute plush toys and horror are two things that don't usually belong together, which is exactly why I wanted to explore that contrast with this dinosaur plush from Freaking Funny.

The goal was to create a character that felt genuinely soft, friendly, and nostalgic while still fitting naturally into the film's increasingly strange and unsettling atmosphere. From the fabric textures to the seams, I focused on making the plush feel as believable as possible before letting the story do the rest.

I was responsible for the entire character creation process before entering Unreal.
All integration and simulations in Unreal Engine were created by Mellie Manzanares.

Short Film:
https://youtu.be/ep5ZgT688-U

After all, horror is often more effective when it starts with something familiar.