(Image credit: Parisa Taghizadeh / Warner Bros)

As a horror fan, I was immediately intrigued when I heard DC was making a body-horror psychological thriller, especially one centred on a villain who can reshape his face and body into almost anything. “Clayface” follows the iconic shape-shifting character, with director James Watkins and producer Matt Reeves steering the film away from the usual comic-book spectacle. The project also has some exciting horror credentials, with Mike Flanagan originally developing the concept and the movie drawing comparisons to David Cronenberg’s “The Fly” and John Carpenter’s classic films.

Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Clayface'

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Verdict: “Clayface” is a gruesome, entertaining change of pace for DC, with grotesque practical effects, wince-inducing body horror and a tragic protagonist worth rooting for. While I wanted some stronger connections to Gotham, there's plenty here for horror fans with strong stomachs.…