DC's Clayface Goes Body Horror
45sThe comparison to The Substance and the risky move of a villain solo movie sparks debate.
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The video is a reaction to the trailer for the upcoming DC film 'Clayface,' which is described as a body horror movie in the vein of 'The Substance.' The creators discuss the film's approach to the villain without a superhero counterpart, noting the challenges Sony faced with similar attempts. They express interest in the character's connection to 'Creature Commandos' and praise the makeup and horror elements shown in the trailer.
Chapters
[00:01]
Trailer Introduction
The video begins with the hosts preparing to watch the Clayface trailer, setting up the context for their reaction.
[00:14]
Body Horror Comparison
The hosts note that Clayface is intended to be a full-on body horror movie, similar to 'The Substance,' and discuss how DC is handling the villain without a superhero, referencing Sony's unsuccessful attempts.
[00:43]
Makeup and Horror Elements
The trailer showcases impressive makeup effects, with the hosts commenting on the horror elements and the character's transformation, which they find visually striking.
[01:03]
Connection to Creature Commandos
The hosts mention that the Clayface in this film is confirmed to be the same character from 'Creature Commandos,' suggesting the movie may be a prequel, which adds depth to the character.
[02:00]
Transformation Scene
The trailer shows Clayface transforming into his iconic blob form, which the hosts find cool and a highlight of the trailer.
[02:22]
Release Date and Final Thoughts
The trailer reveals the release date of October 23rd. The hosts conclude that Clayface seems like an interesting approach to a villain-centric film and invite viewers to share their thoughts in the comments.
The hosts are intrigued by the Clayface trailer, particularly its body horror approach and connection to the broader DC universe. They are cautiously optimistic about the film's ability to succeed where Sony's villain-centric movies failed, and they look forward to seeing how it is received.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Body Horror Genre
Highlights the film's unique approach to the superhero genre, focusing on horror elements rather than traditional action.
00:14
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Connection to Creature Commandos
Reveals a key piece of lore that connects the film to the broader DC universe, adding depth for fans.
01:03
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Transformation Scene
Showcases the visual effects and makeup that are central to the film's appeal, a major selling point.
02:00Full Transcript
[00:01] trailer for Clayface. Let's check it out. >> Show me. >> Now, this is supposed to be like a full-on like body horror movie in the vein of like The Substance and, you
[00:14] vein of like The Substance and, you know, all those. they handle the whole without the superhero thing cuz Sony's tried it and it's not worked
[00:29] cuz Sony's tried it and it's not worked out great for them, so out great for them, so let's see how DC handles that. >> That's cool. It's an interesting choice of song.
[00:43] trials. >> You would. >> This isn't cosmetic surgery. >> Speaking about The Substance, there it Oh, wow. >> often I am now.
[01:03] >> That What? >> I read somewhere that they confirmed that this is like the same Clayface from Creature Commandos, which was a really cool character, so
[01:17] was a really cool character, so guessing prequel, I guess. Yeah. Okay. >> The sign is on. >> I'm on territory. >> Yeah.
[01:29] Oh, the makeup department had a blast in this movie. Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, >> [music] >> And the turbulence. >> You're harboring feelings of anger. You need to let them
[01:45] go. >> Couple of them. me. The justice system failed me. They stole my career, my money, my life. >> Mhm.
[02:00] >> Oh, wow. So, he's transforming into, you know, So, he's transforming into, you know, into the big blob that we know. Well, that's cool. >> [music]
[02:22] Clayface. October 23rd. All right. That was the Very, very interesting. I mean, if with, I guess Clayface is the way to do it. Uh, let's see if they can solve the
[02:38] little Sony conundrum there with the just the villain without the superhero. interesting enough. Let me know what you think in the comments, and we'll talk to think in the comments, and we'll talk to you later. Bye.
