[CLSTR]
API
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [CULTURE]

2 clusters · 16 sources · 6 days · First seen · Last updated

Release and performance of DC Universe film Clayface

Overview

The DC Universe has released Clayface, marking its first entry into the horror genre. Directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan, the film utilizes body horror to explore themes of transformation, aesthetic violence, and the loss of self-identity.

Set in Gotham, the story follows Matt Hagen, an actor whose career is derailed by facial disfigurement following an encounter with mob boss Markos Szabo. After undergoing an experimental nano-cell medical procedure led by Dr. Caitlyn Corr to restore his appearance, Hagen develops clay-like skin and shapeshifting abilities. The narrative focuses on his psychological descent as he struggles to maintain his identity while pursuing revenge.

As the third theatrical installment in James Gunn’s new DC Universe, the R-rated film was produced on a budget of approximately $40 million. It earned a North American opening weekend of roughly $24.5 million, contributing to a global opening total of over $44 million. Despite some critical notes regarding storytelling, the film received an A- CinemaScore, indicating positive audience reception for its genre-bending approach.

Entities

Tom Rhys Harries · James Watkins · David Cronenberg · Matt Hagen · Warner Bros.

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Clayface film debuts as R-rated body horror in DC Universe

    James Watkins’ Clayface, a body horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries, has debuted in the DC Universe, earning a strong CinemaScore despite mixed critical reviews.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Clayface film explores body horror and identity loss

    The new film “Clayface” follows actor Matt Hagen as he undergoes an experimental treatment to fix a facial disfigurement, leading to uncontrollable body horror transformations.

Sources

batman-univers.fr · begeek.fr · bild.de · cineblog.it · dailynexus.com · darkknightnews.com · ecartelera.com · filo.news · fr.ign.com · gotowncrier.com · losmocanos.com · maggiesfarm.it · marquettewire.org · media.lsu.co.uk · que.es · soundspheremag.com

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history