Batman is Missing from Clayface, But Gotham Is Boiling Hot!

Was Matt Hagen justified in seeking revenge, or did Clayface become the very monster he feared?

In this spoiler-filled Clayface (2026) review, Aaron and Brash break down the new DCU horror movie, discussing Matt Hagen's tragic transformation, his obsession with approval, and the moment they stopped sympathising with him.

We also explore Gotham City's dark new look, why Batman was missing, the film's practical effects and prosthetics, and what Clayface's ending means for James Gunn's DC Universe.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Was Matt Hagen Really the Good Guy?
02:36 Matt Hagen's Self-Worth and Revenge
07:16 Gotham City's Darkest Side
11:10 Why Was Batman Missing?
31:01 Clayface's Body Horror and Practical Effects
39:31 Final Ratings and the Future of DCU Villains

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