‘Clayface’ Review: DCU Molds Batman Villain’s Origin Story Into Fun, Scary Body Horror

James Watkins' Clayface introduces a body horror approach to the DCU, targeting horror enthusiasts. Written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the film follows Matt Hagen, a rising actor from Gotham City, portrayed by Tom Rhys Harries. Critics describe the project as a creative swing within James Gunn's cinematic franchise that largely pays off. The story molds the Batman villain's origin into a scary experience, proving there is room for experimental storytelling in the expanding DC Universe.