{
  "id": 15935362,
  "title": "Clayface review: Tom Rhys Harries shines in DCU body horror gamble that largely pays off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/clayface-review-tom-rhys-harries-shines-in-dcu-body-horror-gamble",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/entertainment/clayface-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clayface, a DC Universe film, delivers a rare origin story for the villainous Clayface, played by Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries. The movie follows Matt Hagen, a talented actor from Gotham City, whose life is turned upside down when he is disfigured by mobsters after a betrayal. Seeking help from a researcher, Hagen undergoes an experimental treatment that restores his appearance but unleashes his violent side. Tom Rhys Harries gives a multi-layered performance, capturing Hagen's emotional turmoil and descent into villainy. The movie also focuses on the complicated relationship between Hagen and his researcher, Corr, exploring their shared idealism and eventual toxic obsession. While some aspects of the story are underdeveloped, the film succeeds in establishing Clayface as a compelling addition to the DC Universe.",
  "summary": "As the DC Universe continues to take shape, Clayface proves there's room for big, creative swings in James Gunn's cinematic franchise.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tom Rhys Harries stars as Clayface, a DC Universe villain.",
    "Matt Hagen's disfigurement leads to violent transformation.",
    "Performance captures emotional turmoil and descent into villainy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}