New comic-book-based film ‘Clayface’ inspires horror, leaves audiences stunned

Bryce Burdick November 6, 2026 3 min read DC’s newest film, “Clayface” brings much intrigue in large part because it does not feel bound to the typical superhero formula. From the trailers, the movie promised a far more horrific story than DC has made before, taking away the spandex in favor of scares. But does this ring true? Does “Clayface” succeed in its innovative horror movie approach? Directed by James Watkins (“Speak No Evil”) and written by Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting Of Hill House”) and Hossein Amini (“Drive”), the film follows Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries, “The Gentlemen”) an up-and-coming actor who finds himself disfigured after an altercation. Desperate to restore his appearance, Hagen turns to using experimental technology pioneered by Dr. Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie, “Mickey 17”). When the treatment goes awry, Hagen becomes an indestructible and shape-shifting vindicator seeking revenge on those who wronged him.

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