Interview

Composer

Cutting Deeper: Composer Volker Bertelmann on Finding the Tragic Heart of “Clayface”

Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann reveals how he crafted the tragic, gothic soundscape of “Clayface,” balancing horror and heartbreak through strings, synths, and unsettling melodies that chart Matt Hagen's transformation into a monster.

By Jack Giroux  |  November 9, 2026

Interview

Special/Visual Effects

Face Off: How Special Effects Maestro Shane Mahan Engineered the Body Horror of “Clayface”

Legacy Effects co-founder Shane Mahan takes us inside the making of “Clayface,” revealing how practical makeup effects, pull-tab prosthetics, and old-school movie magic helped transform Tom Rhys Harries into one of DC’s most haunting villains.

By Hugh Hart  |  November 4, 2026
Face Yourself: The Dark Art of Reinvention in “Clayface,” “The Substance” & More

From the experimental nightmare of “Clayface” to the satirical body horror of “The Substance,” filmmakers have long treated radical cosmetic transformation as a path to terror. Here's why Hollywood's strangest face films remain so compelling.

By Hugh Gallagher  |  October 25, 2026
James Watkins’ Mold-Breaking Body Horror Film “Clayface” Unveils Final Trailer

DC Studios ventures into body horror with “Clayface,” director James Watkins' chilling take on one of Gotham’s strangest villains. Watch the final trailer as Tom Rhys Harries' fallen movie star discovers that reclaiming fame comes at a horrifying cost.

By The Credits  |  September 24, 2026
“Clayface” Trailer Breaks the DC Universe Mold by Introducing Horror

DC Studios has released the first full trailer for "Clayface," revealing Tom Rhys Harries' transformation from disfigured movie star Matt Hagen into one of Gotham's most terrifying villains in James Watkins' gruesome new body-horror take on the DC classic.

By The Credits  |  July 22, 2026
DC Studios Goes Dark: The First Teaser for “Clayface” Molds a Batman Villain Into Full-Blown Horror

DC Studios stretches the boundaries of its universe with “Clayface,” a grim, unnerving origin story that turns a rising Hollywood star’s shattered body into a living weapon—and an unforgettable monster.

By The Credits  |  April 23, 2026
The Future of Batman at DC Studios Includes Giving a Surprising Villain His Own Film

When DC Studios co-chiefs Peter Safran and James Gunn delivered an update on their upcoming slate of films and TV shows at a screening room on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank, they were revisiting the location of their first public reveal about their initial slate.

Two years ago, in January 2023, Gunn and Safran sat in the very same spot and updated the press on specifics for their new-look DC Studios. Yesterday, they came with a string of releases already under their belt,...

By The Credits  |  February 25, 2025