Clayface Soundtrack (2026)

Taking inspiration from the tragic roots of classic gothic monsters and body-horror cinema, director James Watkins (Speak No Evil, The Woman in Black) reframes the Batman villain Clayface into a deeply psychological character study. At the center of the story is Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), a charismatic young actor on the cusp of breakout Hollywood stardom whose world violently implodes when a brutal encounter with Gotham's underworld leaves him permanently disfigured. Shuttered away in psychological torment, Matt turns to an unstable, cutting-edge chemical formula that promises to restore his flawless exterior—only to find his cellular structure mutating unpredictably, fracturing his sanity into an uncontrollable, vengeful monstrous identity.

To capture Hagen's unraveling psyche and the atmospheric dread of a decaying metropolis, Watkins partnered with Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann (All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave). Bertelmann crafts an intense, experimental sonic world using prepared piano textures, distorted cello harmonics, and brooding orchestral swells that ebb and flow like clay taking shape. The official soundtrack album, released through Lakeshore Records and WaterTower Music, features 23 dedicated score cues that chart Hagen's internal decay from early Hollywood ambition to sheer terror.

Complementing Bertelmann's instrumental architecture, renowned music supervisor Lucy Bright (Tár, The Zone of Interest, Slow Horses) curates a striking selection of licensed needle drops that underscore the film's contrasting atmospheres. From the glamor and hubris of David Bowie's "Golden Years" to the rhythmic electronic pulse of Jamie xx tracks ("Baddy On the Floor", "KILL DEM") and evocative vintage soul classics by Diana Ross and Frankie Valli, each placement highlights the illusion of celebrity life fading into dark obsession.

The promotional campaign also features inventive trailer selections, including The Flaming Lips' bittersweet anthem "Do You Realize??" and Matt and Kim's upbeat yet tense reimagining, providing a poignant counterpoint to the terrifying metamorphosis on screen. Explore the full catalog of songs and complete original score breakdown above with direct streaming links and audio previews.