‘Clayface’ draws largely positive first reviews, though its script divides critics

The Hollywood Reporter says early reviews for James Watkins’ DC body-horror film are generally positive, though some critics call its revenge story predictable and say Gotham City is underused. Rotten Tomatoes’ roundup cites praise for the standalone approach and Tom Rhys Harries’ lead performance, alongside complaints about the script and effects. It listed a 74% critics’ score on October 21; the film was scheduled to open in theaters October 23, 2026.