Clayface
Matt Hagen's meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss's actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.
Intelligence Brief
Clayface promises a visceral dive into identity loss through a horror lens, blending psychological terror with body horror.
- Why it matters: James Watkins, known for crafting intense character-driven scares (see 'The Woman in Black'), tackles toxic love and scientific hubris, themes ripe for contemporary anxieties about ambition and self.
- What we know: The film follows a Hollywood actor's descent into monstrosity fueled by revenge, weaving in practical effects to visualize his transformation.
- Who's involved: Tom Rhys Harries leads a strong cast including Naomi Ackie and Eddie Marsan, supported by David Dencik and Max Minghella, signaling a serious dramatic and horror pedigree.
- The buzz: Early whispers praise its ambitious blend of psychological and body horror, with Watkins' signature atmospheric tension elevating familiar genre tropes.
Production Intel
- Status
- Post Production
- Budget
- $40 million
- Filming Locations
- United States of America
- Source Material
- Based on based on comic
Director
Cast
Trailers
Beware of the mutations.
We're in unknown territory.
Can you see the man underneath?
It's right in front of your eyes.
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
0