Clayface

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I originally thought this was a straight horror film, so I was surprised to find out it was more of a drama, but I LOVED the visual effects!

Check out my full review @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/clayface-movie-review-tom-rhys-harries-leads-a-gruesome-satisfying-dcu-villain-story/ Rating: B CLAYFACE is a grotesque, committed body horror villain origin story that’s refreshingly standalone. Tom Rhys Harries gives a pretty great lead performance, subtle for most of it and menacing when it counts. Naomi Ackie is good alongside him. The practical effects and prosthetics are remarkable, the disco set piece is a blast, and the airplane bathroom scene had me looking away. I liked that it lets Matt be a villain and ties his career so bluntly to his face. Away from him, though, the writing gets thin. The supporting characters and the mobsters are weak, the second act runs in circles, the editing cuts corners on the transformations, and Gotham looks like any other city. Still, I quite liked it. My DCU streak lives on!

The Dark Knight has many tragic villains, and Clayface is one I can't help but feel bad for. This movie is horrifying, heartbreaking and completely original. Tom Rhys-Harries brings the character to life with a tragic and memorable performance. The body horror effects were grotesque and made my skin crawl. This movie has opened the door for a new era of DC films and I'm excited if a few of them end up being horror.

Man, this had so much potential. This just flat out wasn’t good. It was entertaining because it’s an IP we haven’t seen before but the writing was bad, the acting wasn’t great, there was zero chemistry between the two love interests. The quick change from character to character was an interesting choice when it seemed the logic of the movie said something else. This just needed more time to bake. It could’ve been actually scary and earned the label of “horror” but it only gained that label because of the body gore which was crazy for this film. This could’ve been so much better.

Angel Brown

James Watkins’ Clayface Is A Gruesome, Atmospheric Body-Horror Thriller That Reimagines One Of Batman’s Most Tragic Villains As A Hollywood Actor Whose Desperate Pursuit Of Beauty And Fame Leads To A Horrifying Transformation. Tom Rhys Harries Delivers A Compelling Performance As Matt Hagen, While Naomi Ackie Adds Emotional Depth To A Story Exploring Identity, Obsession, Revenge, And The Destructive Nature Of Vanity. The Film’s Practical Effects, Grotesque Transformations, And Unsettling Atmosphere Make It A Refreshing Departure From Conventional Superhero Movies. Although The Screenplay Occasionally Struggles With Pacing And Character Development, And The Final Act Becomes Somewhat Chaotic, The Film’s Disturbing Imagery And Tragic Central Character Make It A Memorable Horror Experience. Clayface Succeeds Most When It Embraces Its Grotesque Creature-Feature Roots Rather Than Its Superhero Origins.