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Clayface was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Type of Contender: Craft
Contender Factor: 26.65 out of 37 (Stage 3 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: James Watkins
Writers: Hossein Amini, Mike Flanagan
Stars: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, David Dencik, Nancy Carroll, Joshua James
Techs: Jon Harris (Ed); Rob Hardy (Ci); Volker Bertelmann (Mu)
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Amini (1n – 1997), Harris (1n – 2010), Bertelmann (3n / 1w – 2016-2024)
Rating: 5.8 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Length: 1h 48m
MPAA Rating: R
Rating: 15.0 out of 18
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: None
Release Date: Oct. 23, 2026
Rating: 5.85 out of 9
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 94%
CinemaScore: A-
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Box Office Tally: $44,064,000
Box Office Status: Open
Rating: 9.39 out of 13
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