The metaphor of the genre films

Inquirer.net - Oct 22, 2026

Fear is universal. How a movie in the horror genre utilizes that is what separates it from the rest.

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Clayface review: DC spin-off delivers a grisly, vengeance-fuelled body-horror thriller

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3.5/5 stars From Venom and Morbius to Birds of Prey and The New Mutants, elevating side characters to centre stage in Marvel and DC comic-book adaptations rarely takes flight. Clayface, however, is an exception. Set in the Gotham underworld, the new film features no sign – or even mention – of Batman, but no matter. A grisly but delicious tale of Hollywood excess, this DC thriller is part crime, part horror and certainly not one for the squeamish. Tom Rhys Harries (Suspicion) stars as Matt...

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Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez on Hong Kong debut, Pavarotti’s regret and singing food

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Handball team finish third in Asian tournament

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Cannon found at Điện Hải Citadel

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100 motorbikes conquer Mã Pí Lèng Pass to promote safe travel

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Sushi, seafood, tea: where the founder of Qipology goes in Hong Kong for dim sum and more

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Sushi, seafood, tea: where the founder of Qipology goes in Hong Kong for dim sum and more

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Classical concerts to celebrate Academy of Music's anniversary, Culture Day

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Hà Nội hosts Inclusive Arts Festival

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Hà Nội hosts Inclusive Arts Festival

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