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Clayface: A DC Comics Cult Villain Takes Shape in 'Body Horror' Cinematic Debut

Clayface: A DC Comics Cult Villain Takes Shape in 'Body Horror' Cinematic Debut

By John Kirk

ReviewJim SlotekOctober 21, 2026Batman/DC Comics villains, Clayface, Director James Watkins, Writers Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, The villain as anti-hero, Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan, Max MinghellaComment

Speak No Evil: A Rousingly Entertaining Thriller, and That's Disappointing

Speak No Evil: A Rousingly Entertaining Thriller, and That's Disappointing

By Thom Ernst

ReviewJim SlotekSeptember 13, 2024Speak No Evil, Director James Watkins, James McAvoy, Scoot McNairy, New friends with sinister intentions, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, 2022 Dutch film Comments