Clayface Twitter Review: DC Gets Gooey, Gory and Surprisingly Well Reviewed

For years, Batman’s rogues gallery has been all capes and clowns. Now DC Studios is going full body horror. Clayface, starring Tom Rhys Harries, hit theatres on October 23, 2026, and the early buzz on social media is encouraging. Directed by James Watkins, it follows the tragic story of the shape-shifting villain Clayface.

What Is Twitter Saying?

Pinkvilla rounded up early audience reactions, and they lean positive.

• Style and gore. One viewer praised the film’s finesse, aesthetic and gore, calling it another impressive take on a Batman villain.
• Spoiler-free thrills. Another rated it 4 out of 5 after watching without seeing the trailer or any spoilers.
• Solid, with small flaws. A third gave it 3.75 out of 5, calling it a solid and highly enjoyable experience despite the cuts. They loved the body horror but noted a few weaker moments in the second half.
• A villain worth watching. Another fan praised a particular sequence, called Matt Hagen a compelling villain, and applauded Tom Rhys Harries’ performance.

Clayface Film Facts

What Is the Story About?

Matt Hagen is an aspiring actor whose life falls apart after a crime lord disfigures his face. Desperate to look like himself again, he tries an experimental treatment developed by Dr. Caitlyn Corr. It seems to work, but it also gives him terrifying powers to regenerate and reshape his body.

Fueled by betrayal and jealousy, Matt takes revenge on those who wronged him, leaving a trail of gruesome killings. Caitlyn grows alarmed as his humanity fades, and when his obsession with her spirals out of control, she tries to stop him.

Who Is in the Cast?

Alongside Tom Rhys Harries, the film stars Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, David Dencik, Nancy Carroll, Joshua James and Wil Coban.

Should You Watch It?

If you enjoy dark, character-driven superhero spin-offs with serious gore, early reactions say this is a strong pick. It’s an adults-only kind of ride, so go in expecting horror before heroics.

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