Movie Review: ‘Clayface’

The film Clayface follows Matt, a man who loses his career and wealth due to facial injuries and a corrupt business manager, Frank. After being unable to find legal redress through a compromised justice system, Matt receives an experimental therapy from Dr. Caitlyn Corr. The treatment uses nanocells controlled by artificial intelligence to repair flesh.

While the initial injection restores Matt's features, the effects are temporary. After overdosing on the formula to stop his features from sagging, Matt becomes semi-immortal with the ability to heal instantly. However, the nanocells cause mutations that allow him to morph into the likeness of people who have wronged him when he becomes angry.

Matt chooses to pursue revenge against his victims rather than using his condition to rebuild his life. While Dr. Corr attempts to care for him and calm his rages, Matt remains driven by his anger.