James Gunn's DC does body horror with Clayface

We're one movie and a TV show into James Gunn's new DC cinematic universe, and it's already miles better than the last one. Superman completely disavowed the grumbly grittiness that Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe reveled in, which was a massive breath of fresh air — but not bathing everything in muted lighting and slow motion means the project can't go dark on occasion.

Having the third movie in your big, ambitious cinematic universe be a visceral body horror starring a C-list Batman villain is exactly the kind of big swing I expected from Gunn when he first took the reins, and Clayface looks like a great time as long as you're not its protagonist. You may remember Clayface from the final boss fight of Arkham City, which was the last time he had any relevance in the past 20 years.

This DC universe doesn't even have a Batman yet, but I have faith that it'll avoid the pitfalls of Sony's Spider-Man-less Spider-Man movies. Being united under the central vision of a guy who, for any faults you may have with him, undeniably really, really loves comics certainly helps.

Previously:

• Superman sequel unceremoniously announced
• James Gunn is officially directing Superman: Legacy
• Kraven the Hunter proves to be bad, surprising no one