The first reactions to Clayface have finally arrived online. DC Studios’ upcoming horror movie is already attracting attention. Early reviews suggest the movie could excite many fans.
First reactions to Clayface are in
Clayface brings a different kind of story to the DCU. The upcoming movie explores the origins of Gotham’s notorious villain. Director James Watkins takes the movie into body horror territory. Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini also co-wrote the screenplay, and James Gunn and Matt Reeves serve as producers.
The first reactions suggest the movie delivers genuine horror. Collider’s Steven Weintraub praised its brutal and shocking moments. He wrote, “Clayface was fantastic. An awesome addition to the DCU that doesn’t require any knowledge of DC to enjoy. It’s a hard R and loaded with brutal scenes that really surprised me. Audience freaked out a few times during my screening to what was being depicted on screen. Strong recommend.”
Peter Gray from The AU Review also shared his thoughts. He praised the movie’s dark tone and violent storytelling. “Clayface has that comic book flair but that theatricality doesn’t diminish how BRUTAL it is! Dark, violent, with little levity to offset the nastiness, this is an exciting addition to Gunn’s DCU. Tom Rhys Harries brings equal boyish charm and quiet menace to the role.”
Brandon Davis wrote, “Clayface is freakishly awesome. Watkins makes an unsettling Gotham and gets very creative with Clayface’s abilities. Gruesome, dark moments and twisted ideas at play. Tom Rhys Harries is a star, literally in the movie and for his performance. Dude kills it. Well done by all.”
These early responses suggest that Clayface could offer a very different experience from traditional superhero movies. Check out some more reactions below:
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, the man behind Clayface. The cast also features Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan. Their roles add further interest to this highly anticipated movie.
Clayface follows Superman and Supergirl in the DCU and will become the DCU’s third theatrical release. These early reactions could help build anticipation ahead of its release. Clayface will arrive in theaters on October 23, 2026.
