# Clayface Review: DC's Gory Villain Spin-Off Movie Is Shapeless

> DC's 'Clayface' movie review calls it shapeless despite gory revenge horror.
- Title: Clayface Review: DC's Gory Villain Spin-Off Movie Is Shapeless
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: clayface, warner bros, tom rhys harries, darkman, revenge horror, gore, movie review, entertainment, culture, Review, DC's, Gory
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2293090/clayface-2026-movie-review
- Author: Chris Evangelista
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: clayface, dc, warner bros, tom rhys harries, darkman, revenge horror, gore, movie review, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

DC's 'Clayface' spin-off movie is a shapeless revenge horror with gory effects but lacks character depth.