Goodbye ‘Clayface,’ This Peacock Superhero Thriller Is Even Better

Sam Raimi’s 1990 film *Darkman* is recommended as a companion for viewers interested in *Clayface*, sharing body-horror elements and a story about a man changed by disfigurement and drawn towards revenge. The comparison matters because both films explore how the desire to reclaim a life and place in society can become entangled with a character’s growing capacity for cruelty.

In *Darkman*, scientist Peyton Westlake, played by Liam Neeson, develops synthetic skin and seeks revenge after criminals disfigure him and destroy his laboratory. The article highlights Raimi’s comic-book style, skewed camera angles, dark humour and camp tone, while noting a key difference: Peyton’s abilities come from his own scientific work, whereas Matt Hagen in *Clayface* gains his through a mysterious substance.