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The Clayface trailer sparks debates online as DC Studios steps into the horror scene. The movie was marketed as body horror. It’s helmed by an acclaimed director from the genre. However, the gore in the trailer has fans divided over the new movie slated in DC’s 10-year plan.
What are DCU fans saying about the Clayface trailer?
Users on X are debating the newly released trailer for Clayface, starring Tom Rhys Harries. Some like the trailer and are intrigued by DC Studios’ new venture. Others are skeptical about it, calling it “torture porn.”
For instance, user @sylabdul shared the trailer with the caption, “This feeling like torture porn ngl. This ain’t BTAS vibes at all.” Under this post, another user commented, “But it doesn't feel like a Gunn film. I'm very intrigued by it.”
James Gunn had promised fans that Clayface would be different from their earlier movies. Moreover, Peter Safran previously stated that horror is “one of the most reliable and popular genres with moviegoers.”
Another X poster uploaded the most gruesome scene of the trailer and wrote, “Clayface wakes up aboard an airplane with his eyelids fused shut and reaches for a pair of scissors. James Gunn wasn't kidding when he promised ‘Clayface’ would be a true horror movie.”
However, most of the users are “optimistic” about the trailer and open to experiencing a character from the franchise in a new setting. User @TheOtherBigO commented, “I still need to watch the Feat of Clay episodes. I think the teaser leaves a stronger impression, but we’ll see how the audience takes to the story.” Other users are eager to see the movie since the trailer “was too good.”
The upcoming DC movie is helmed by James Watkins, who is well known for his psychological thrillers and horror movies. His famous works include Eden Lake, Speak No Evil, The Woman in Black, and My Little Eye.
Clayface is set to release in theaters on October 23, 2026.
