Clayface
Follow the terrifying descent into hell of a promising Hollywood actor who has become a monster driven by revenge, exploring the loss of identity and humanity, the ravages of toxic love and the dark side of scientific ambition.
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
Official Teaser
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
0