Clayface Stuns Critics With Its Brutality

The international premiere of DC Studios’ new horror movie is exactly one week away.

DC Studios has held its first screenings of “Clayface,” a new horror movie centered on actor Matt Hagen, who transforms into a vengeful monster following experimental treatment. Journalists have already shared their impressions on social media. Judging by their reviews, director James Watkins has managed to craft a violent and inventive film that masks a tragic story behind its bloody scenes.

Chris Killian of ComicBook called “Clayface” incredible and specifically praised how the movie blends body horror with gothic romance:

“Clayface is incredible! It turns Matt Hagen’s tragic backstory into an insanely bloody spectacle. It features completely crazy and unusual body horror scenes that make you feel uneasy. But what I liked most is that the film also warmly welcomes us back to classic gothic romance stories.”

Chris Killian

Brandon Davis, host of the Phase Hero podcast, was also thrilled. He praised the dark atmosphere of Gotham, Watkins’ direction, and Tom Rhys Harries’ performance:

“Clayface is damn good. Watkins created an unsettling Gotham and made very inventive use of Clayface’s abilities. It’s full of spooky, dark scenes and twisted ideas. Tom Rhys Harries is a star both in the role and through his acting. He is simply magnificent.”

Brandon Davis

Gotham has never seen a nightmare like this: Clayface stuns critics with its brutality — Image source: DC Studios

Steven Weintraub of Collider highlighted the film’s brutality. According to him, the creators made full use of the R rating:

“Clayface turned out fantastic. It’s a great addition to the DC cinematic universe that doesn’t require you to know anything about DC to watch it. The film fully justifies its R rating, packed with violent scenes that genuinely surprised me. During my screening, the audience was horrified by what was happening on screen multiple times.”

Steven Weintraub

Miguel Araysa also considers “Clayface” a win for DC Studios, though he noted that the picture’s modest budget occasionally shows:

“Clayface is a win for DC. The movie focuses more on the character’s traits and body horror rather than superheroics, and that works to its advantage. A small budget limits its capabilities in places, but overall everything works.”

Miguel Araysa

For now, these are only early impressions from journalists on social media. Full reviews will arrive on October 21 when the review embargo lifts and the film begins its international theatrical run.

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