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CLAYFACE (2026) Review | Did DC Deliver a Body Horror Masterpiece?

46m | Oct 30, 2026

DC is diving into the disturbing world of body horror with CLAYFACE (2026), and we're breaking it all down!

John and Rossie discuss the performances, shocking body horror, practical and CGI effects, and the tragic transformation of Matt Hagen.

Does Clayface deliver something truly special for DC, or does it fall short of its potential?

We start with our non-spoiler thoughts before diving into spoilers, including some of the film's most disturbing moments.

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for CLAYFACE (2026).

What's your take on Clayface? Did the body horror live up to your expectations?

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00:00 – Intro & First Impressions

01:40 – Clayface Origin & Body Horror Vibes (The Fly & Darkman)

03:00 – The Rise & Fall of Matt Hagen

05:00 – Practical Makeup & Brutal Gore

07:10 – Betrayals, Smear Campaigns & Losing It All

10:20 – Enter Dr. Caitlin Core (Naomi Ackie)

12:40 – The Face Repair & That Uncomfortable Eye Injection

13:50 – The Red Carpet Flex & Early Side Effects

16:15 – Triggering the Morph: Stress & Emotional Control

17:10 – The Trippy Sleep Study Scene

19:45 – First Shapeshift & Revenge on the Lawyer

21:00 – Betrayed by Sean: The Suffocation Scene

22:30 – Going Full Slasher on the Mob Boss

25:20 – The Nightclub Infiltration & Dance Scene

27:35 – Confronting the Boss: Slicing & Cellular Revenge

28:55 – Matt in the Bathtub & Shadow Club Homage

31:00 – Becoming a Monster: The Detective Confrontation

33:25 – The Gruesome Airplane Bathroom Scene

34:50 – The Sewer Ending & Tragic Romance Twist

38:35 – Performance of a Lifetime: Accepting the Monster

41:40 – Could This Work as a DC Series?

42:35 – Thoughts on the Pacing & Runtime

43:30 – Final Ratings & Scores (4.8 vs 3.5)

45:20 – Box Office Breakdown & Outro

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