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Body horror explores the transformation and distortion of the human body in unsettling ways. CutMirchi covers its themes through recent films like Clayface, which arrives as a bold R-rated origin story, and highlights curated selections from James Gunn that spotlight the genre’s most striking works.
James Gunn has recommended 12 classic body horror films ahead of the October 23, 2026 release of Clayface, a dark origin story for one of Batman’s most grotesque villains. The list includes works by Cronenberg, del Toro, and Carpenter.
DC's Clayface, an R-rated body horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries as the shape-shifting villain Matt Hagen, opens in theaters Friday. Early reviews praise its gruesome visuals, emotional depth, and standout performance, with fans calling it a genre-defining entry for the DCU.
Clayface hits theaters October 23 — and the DC Universe just got weirder. The film, directed by James Watkins and starring Tom Rhys Harries as a disfigured actor whose identity unravels after experimental treatment, isn’t just another superhero flick. It’s body horror with a side of existential dread, and it’s already stirring debate before a single frame has been seen by critics.