# Clayface Review: DC's Scariest Horror Movie

> DC's Clayface film earns R rating for face-mutilation horror with no DC universe ties.
- Title: Clayface Review: DC's Scariest Horror Movie · Consequence
- Summary: DC's Clayface film earns R rating for face-mutilation horror with no DC universe ties. Clayface, a DC Comics horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries as a man…
- Keywords: clayface, dc comics, tom rhys harries, mike flanagan, warner bros, dc studios, horror movie, face mutilation, r rating, music, culture, entertainment
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/clayface-review-dc-comics-mike-flanagan
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:00:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: clayface, dc comics, tom rhys harries, mike flanagan, warner bros, dc studios, horror movie, face mutilation, r rating, music, culture, entertainment
## Clayface begins with Matt Hagen
Matt Hagen, a young actor with Oscar nomination, has one-night stand with Mia, girlfriend of Gotham crime boss Markos Szabo.
## Szabo mutilates Matt's face
Gotham crime boss Markos Szabo carves up Matt Hagen's face after he refuses to share his girlfriend.
## Dr. Caitlyn Corr helps Matt
Dr. Caitlyn Corr, a scientist, reverses Matt's scarring but causes face parts to ooze.
## Matt gains shapeshifting powers
Matt develops ability to take on others' faces, leading to vengeance against Szabo and his gang.
## Horror sequences in first half
Director James Watkins creates gruesome horror scenes including Matt's disfigurement and surgery.
## Clayface releases October 23
Clayface oozes into theaters on Friday, October 23rd, with no DC universe connections.
## Key takeaway

Clayface, a DC Comics horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries as a man who loses his face, becomes a standalone horror movie with no connection to the DC universe.