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Clayface Review: DC's Gory Villain Spin-Off Movie Is Shapeless
DC's 'Clayface' movie review calls it shapeless despite gory revenge horror.
In brief
DC's 'Clayface' movie review calls it shapeless despite gory revenge horror. DC's 'Clayface' spin-off movie is a shapeless revenge horror with gory effects but lacks character depth. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Clayface movie review
DC's new spin-off film on a Batman villain is described as shapeless despite gory revenge horror elements.
Darkman comparison
The film reminds reviewers of Sam Raimi's 1990 superhero flick 'Darkman' with Liam Neeson.
Director and writers
James Watkins directs with a script from horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini.
Main character Matt Hagen
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen, a Gotham street kid who becomes a movie star before being disfigured.
Gotham crime boss Markos Szabo
Markos Szabo, played by David Dencik, disfigures Matt's face after a one-night stand with Ruby Sear.
Scientist Dr. Caitlyn Corr
Dr. Caitlyn Corr, played by Naomi Ackie, uses AI nanotechnology to heal Matt's face with horrific consequences.
Revenge plot
Matt transforms into others to seek revenge while dealing with the side effects of his medical procedure.
Thin character development
Supporting characters like Caitlyn and John are thinly sketched with little emotional depth.
Gotham setting
Gotham City is described as bland, resembling Generic City, USA with no distinctive features.
Here's the gist
DC's 'Clayface' spin-off movie is a shapeless revenge horror with gory effects but lacks character depth.
