Clayface, DCU's Shockingly Gruesome Horror, Wins Over Early Viewers

Early reactions are in for Clayface, the new DCU horror movie directed by James Watkins, and it seems the film is holding nothing back on its gruesome body horror. The movie, which tells the origin story of iconic Batman villain Clayface, played by Tom Rhys Harries, has been praised for its ability to blend a propulsive Gotham crime story with shockingly graphic violence.

Critics have been calling it "disgusting", "brutal", and "unsettling", with some even comparing it to Sam Raimi's Darkman and Cronenberg's The Fly.

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Presenter Brandon Davis, who attended an early screening, was a fan of the film, calling out director James Watkins' "unsettling Gotham". He added: "Tom Rhys Harries is a star, literally in the movie and for his performance. Dude kills it.

Well done by all." Journalist Chalice Williams also praised the film, saying it's "one of the best horrors of the year" and that Mike Flanagan's script does not miss. "Was not expecting it to perfectly mesh horror and romance! Warner Bros & DC cooked with this & Mike Flanagan does not miss with his scripts."

The movie, which hits theaters on October 23, is part of DC Studios' efforts to revamp the DCU. The film's success, if it happens, will be a significant milestone for the new DCU, which has been in development since 2021. The movie's blend of horror and romance has been praised by critics.

With some even comparing it to other iconic horror movies like The Fly and Darkman.

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Clayface is set to be released on October 23, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. The film's success will be closely watched by fans and critics alike. And it's clear that it's going to be a significant addition to the DCU.