Clayface Comes to Canterbury
Get ready to face your fears with the latest DC Studios film, a horror thriller that explores the darker side of identity and humanity. The film tells the story of Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood star who seeks revenge after being horribly disfigured.
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%
Are you prepared for a terrifying tale of transformation and revenge? Clayface, the latest film from DC Studios, is coming to the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. This horror thriller, directed by James Watkins, stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a Hollywood actor who seeks help from a scientist, played by Naomi Ackie, to restore his appearance after being disfigured by a mobster. However, the procedure transforms him into a shapeshifting creature, leading him down a destructive path of revenge.
The film has received generally positive reviews, with praise for Tom Rhys Harries' performance and the practical body-horror effects. With a runtime of 109 minutes and a certificate of 18, this film is not for the faint of heart. The scores from various platforms are impressive, with a 7.5/10 rating from 279 users on TMDB and 79% from 1702 users on Trakt.
On Tuesday, 24 November 2026, at 7pm, the Gulbenkian Arts Centre will be hosting a captioned screening of Clayface, preceded by a student short film called Kung Fu Kenzo. Tickets are with the button beside the 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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