The DC Universe is fully embracing the body horror subgenre with its upcoming horror film clay faceand the Rated R comic book movie will hit theaters on October 23.
James Gunn is of course co-leading the DC Cinematic Universe these days, and Gunn took to social media this week to recommend some of his favorite body horror films.
Gunn explains: “As many of you know, I love lists and here’s one I just posted on Threads in preparation for clay face. Not all of these films are great classic films (although many of them are), but they are all films that I have loved deeply for many years. #BodyHorror.
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As you might expect, the list is loaded with David Cronenberg films, including the 1986 version of the body horror master of The fly with Videodrome, FrissonsAnd The brood.
The list also includes that of Philip Kaufman Invasion of the body snatchersthat of Ken Russell Modified Statesby Frank Henenlotter Basket caseStuart Gordon Resuscitatorand that of John Carpenter The thing. And yes, Gunn cheekily included his own horror comedy, Slide.
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Here’s the Complete List of Body Horror Movies James Gunn Wants You to Watch Before clay face…
- Thrill (Cronenberg, 1975)
- Invasion of the body snatchers (Kaufman, 1978)
- The brood (Cronenberg, 1979)
- Modified states (Russell, 1980)
- The thing (Carpentier, 1982)
- Basket case (Henenlotter, 1982)
- Videodrome (Cronenberg, 1983)
- Resuscitator (Gordon, 1985)
- The fly (Cronenberg, 1986)
- Gout (Russell, 1988)
- Kronos (del Toro, 1993)
- Oh yeah and Slide (me, 2006)
Described as DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, clay face unveils one man’s horrific descent from rising Hollywood star to vengeance-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.
Tom Rhys Harrys plays the title role of the cult favorite villain from Gotham’s rogues’ gallery.
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James Watkins (The woman in black, don’t say anything) directs from a script by Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House”, Doctor Sleep) and Hossein Amini (To drive).
James Gunn Co-CEO of DC Studios Pierre Safran previously called clay face “An incredible body horror film that reveals the compelling origin of a classic Batman villain.”
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