**Clayface** opened in theaters on October 23 with a critics' consensus of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from 161 reviews, earning a "Certified Fresh" designation while landing in mixed-to-positive territory overall. Reviewers highlighted its effective body-horror set pieces, practical effects, and lead performance by Tom Rhys Harries, drawing favorable comparisons to genre influences like Cronenberg, even as some noted uneven pacing and tonal shifts. The divide is stark against the audience Popcornmeter, which sits at 94% and ties DC records. Pre-release embargo timing and a brief early negative review caused minor fluctuations before stabilizing near its current level. With the modest-budget R-rated DCU entry already posting a solid $24 million domestic opening, sustained word-of-mouth and additional reviews could produce small late adjustments, though the score appears largely settled weeks after release.