First Clayface Reactions Praise DC Body Horror Film
Journalists and fans call the James Watkins-directed DC film 'freakishly awesome' ahead of its October 23 U.S. release.
First reactions to DC's Clayface have been published, with journalists and fans praising the body horror thriller as "freakishly awesome" and "everything you want from a villain-led movie."
The film is directed by James Watkins from a screenplay co-written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini. Tom Rhys Harries stars as the DC Universe character and Batman adversary Clayface, with Naomi Ackie playing scientist Dr. Caitlyn Corr. David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan also star.
Among those posting reactions were Collider editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub, film critic Peter Gray and YouTuber Brandon Davis.
Clayface is produced by Matt Reeves alongside James Gunn and Peter Safran. It is set to hit U.S. theaters via Warner Bros. on Oct. 23.
In October 2025, Warner Bros. set the film's U.S. theatrical release for that date.
Quick answers
When does Clayface come out in theaters?
Clayface is set to hit U.S. theaters via Warner Bros. on Oct. 23.
Who stars in Clayface?
Tom Rhys Harries stars as Clayface, with Naomi Ackie as Dr. Caitlyn Corr. David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan also star.
Who directed Clayface?
James Watkins directed the film from a screenplay co-written by Mike Flanagan.