*Clayface* marks DC’s foray into "body horror"—a visceral work that more than justifies its R-rating, so you’d best leave the kids at home. This shift in tone from previous installments works in its favor; faced with tighter budgets and a relentless deluge of comic book-based films—which seem to premiere every single week—audiences have, understandably, become more selective. Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) embodies the classic antihero who goes from glory to ruin: a handsome movie star whose life takes a tragic turn after a confrontation with a mob boss leaves his face so disfigured that he becomes unrecognizable. With nothing left to lose, Hagen turns to Dr. Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie), whose controversial experimental research might be his only hope for restoring his appearance and reclaiming his former life. Director: James Watkins Writers: Mike Flanagan, Hossein Amini Stars: Tom Rhys Harries, Ruby Sear, Naomi Ackie Although the initial results of the treatment are promisi...
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