Clayface

This movie is based on one of Batman’s lesser-known villains, Clayface, but therein lies its charm. It’s allowed to come together at its own pace, without the need for the Caped Crusader to come prowling around and take over the scene. Instead, we’re given a story of transition and the symbolic death of one character to make way for the birth of another—the titular Clayface. It embraces the darkness that resides within this specific corner of the DC Universe in a way that feels both exciting and refreshing. Plus, it manages to blend the well-known fantastical elements of this universe with horror, rawness, and the anxieties of reality. Personally, I highly recommend this movie, but beware: some scenes can be a bit graphic. Then again, there’s a reason this film is rated R.