Greenhithe Screening of Clayface
A new horror thriller from DC Studios is coming to Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater, exploring the dark side of identity and humanity. The film tells the story of Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood star who becomes horribly disfigured and seeks revenge.
Dir: James Watkins
Cast: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan, Max Minghella, David Dencik, Francesca Corney, Ruby Sear, Wil Coban
109 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 18 · English
TMDB 7.5/10 · Trakt 79%
Clayface
31 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026
Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater (Greenhithe)
The most surprising fact about the upcoming film Clayface is that it marks DC Studios' first foray into the horror genre.
What is the film about? The film Clayface is a horror thriller that delves into the loss of one's identity and humanity, exploring themes of corrosive love and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition. It follows the story of Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood star who becomes horribly disfigured and seeks revenge, transforming into the Gotham City villain Clayface.
Who made it and who's in it? The film is directed by James Watkins and features a cast including Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, and Eddie Marsan. It is written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, and produced by Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris alongside James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios.
How was it received? Clayface has received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Tom Rhys Harries' performance and the practical body-horror effects. The film has a score of 7.5/10 on TMDB and 79% on Trakt, indicating a positive response from viewers. The film will be screened at Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater in Greenhithe on Friday, 30 October 2026, and tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
Lanternviewer2814 · 2/10
One of the worst films DC has made in years!
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fasterfilmcritic · 8/10
Clayface did something I no longer believed comic book movies were willing to do: push into entirely new territory. Sure, I could pick some nits, but I don't want to. I'd rather applaud what James Watkins accomplished. He entertained me to the point that I forgot how sick and tired I am of superhero movies. Unfortunately, they'll inevitably ruin it with Clayface 2, and Clayface 3, and Clayface 4, and Clayface 5, and Clayface 6, and...
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justinebarbault · 10/10
Revenge ? No. Revenge with good collagen levels in your skin ? Yes.
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Spencer_111 · 9/10
Can’t have anything good in Gotham City dawg 😭 Nice to see everyone get what they deserve for their fucked up actions, [spoiler]Not so nice seeing a good man get killed over his fiancés work messing with someone’s body and brain to the point where he is obsessed with his fiancé.[/spoiler]
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MattisR3D · 9/10
Honestly, this felt more like a tragedy than a traditional comic book movie, and I absolutely loved it. I’ve always considered Clayface one of Batman’s most tragic villains. Hell, you could make that argument about most of his rogues gallery, but there’s something particularly heartbreaking about Matt Hagen’s story. I immediately think back to the *Batman: The Animated Series* episode “Feat of Clay,” which really captured the sadness behind the…
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novoskira_9c6bbf
It was kinda good movie I guess ? I was entertained but unfortunately it was too conventional. A mob boss in Gotham...again. The body horror didn't go far enough, I wish they'd made it bolder, more horrific, more original. Good performance from Tom Rhys Harries.
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moha627 · 10/10
Body horror on a whole other level for DC The pacing is so good, the CGI looks great, and there are already so many iconic lines and scenes. And that storyline?? Actually insane. Probably one of my top DC movies🙂↕️ Mike Flanagan is becoming a new favorite writer/director
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gabiarmani27 · 8/10
I really liked how the movie makes you get to know Matt, grow attached to him, and get genuinely angry at all the injustices he goes through. When things start happening, you find yourself rooting for him at first. You understand him, you sympathize with him… but make no mistake, he has become a monster. As for the horror, it’s more about discomfort, anguish, and a little bit of disgust — and honestly, the effects are absolutely amazing. 🖤
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