DC Goes Full Horror in First Trailer for 'Clayface'
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- DC Studios is set to release a unique Clayface film directed by James Watkins, inspired by David Cronenberg's body horror style, marking an unusual take on a Batman villain.
- The trailer reveals a haunting atmosphere with eerie sound design and flashes of Clayface’s transformation, hinting at a deeper exploration of the character beyond typical superhero fare.
- Tom Rhys Harries stars as Clayface, with Naomi Ackie also featured, and the script is penned by Mike Flanagan, known for his work with Stephen King adaptations.
- The film is scheduled to open on October 23 and aims to establish Clayface as a distinctive figure in superhero cinema, separate from the Batman legacy.
- Fans and critics are intrigued by this unconventional approach, anticipating how DC’s first Gotham-centric film under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership will perform.
