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DCU film Clayface brings body horror to Gotham
Clayface brings body horror to the DCU’s Gotham City in a story about actor Matt Hagen, played by Tom Rhys Harries.
Hagen rises from the streets to become a major Hollywood star, but a crime boss’s attack leaves him disfigured and abandoned.
He seeks cutting-edge treatment that seems to restore him, but the treatment sends him spiralling out of control.
Naomi Ackie plays Caitlyn Corr, whose relationship with Matt is described as central to his story.
The film also stars Max Minghella as John Borrelli.
Its actors say the violence and practical effects make it a visceral horror film, while they felt its risky material suited the DCU.
The film brings a body-horror story and a love story into the DCU, though no further release or follow-up plans are given.
Clayface is described as a body-horror film and the DCU’s first visit to Gotham City.
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood star who is disfigured in an attack by a local crime boss.
Hagen seeks cutting-edge treatment that initially appears to restore him but later sends him spiralling out of control.
Naomi Ackie plays Caitlyn Corr, and Max Minghella plays John Borrelli.
Harries and Ackie said the film’s horror and violence felt at home in the DCU.
- Who
- The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, Naomi Ackie as Caitlyn Corr and Max Minghella as John Borrelli.
- What
- Clayface is a DCU film described as a body-horror story.
- When
- The Collider article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The story is set in Gotham City.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Film
- Clayface
- DCU setting
- Gotham City
- Matt Hagen actor
- Tom Rhys Harries
- Caitlyn Corr actor
- Naomi Ackie
- John Borrelli actor
- Max Minghella
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What people are saying
Damn right!
I mean, that’s always the message. And get therapy.
That’s it. That’s the whole message of the film.
Personally, I want that space to be taking risks like this.