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Clayface brings Universal Monster vibes to DC Universe
Tom Rhys Harries' Clayface, a 2026 DC film, mixes Universal horror with B-movie flair.
In brief
Tom Rhys Harries' Clayface, a 2026 DC film, mixes Universal horror with B-movie flair. Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, a Batman villain who gains clay-like powers after experimental surgery. Originally reported by AV Club.
Clayface origins
The original clayface appeared in 1940 as basil karlo, a homage to universal monster actors.
2026 clayface film
Tom Rhys Harries plays matt hagen, a batman villain who gains clay-like powers through nano-cell experiments.
Oscar nominations
Hagen wins five best actor nominations before a gangster slashes his face.
Gangster attack
Markos szabo slashes hagen’s face, sparking rumors about his troubled past.
Nano-cell experiment
Caitlyn corr, a scientist with funding issues, tests hagen’s body with nano-cell technology.
Hagen’s transformation
Hagen volunteers his body for nano-cell experiments, gaining clay-like powers.
Clayface powers
Hagen’s clay-like body shifts, creating both fear and attraction.
Gotham’s vibe
Gotham features neon-lit streets and red glow, but lacks the sense of place from nolan’s batman.
What it means
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, a Batman villain who gains clay-like powers after experimental surgery.
