Clay
Seen it?2008 | 90 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among book lovers and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Adaptation of the book by David Almond, set in 1960s Tyneside. Two 14-year-old boys team up against Mouldy, the town bully. Turning Crazy Mary s garden shed into a workshop, they discover that the sculptures they create come to life. Together they raise a golem, a creature fashioned from clay, capable of dispatching anyone, even Martin Mould. But when Mouldy winds up dead, the boys have to deal with the awful power they may have unleashed and the perils of getting what you wish for.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Gunn
- Harry McEntireDavie
- Niek VersteegGeordie
- Darren HowieMartin Mould
- Ian McElhinneyFather O'Mahoney
- Phillippa WilsonCarol Hagen
- Joe CaffreyDennis Hagen
- Sacha ParkinsonMaria
- Imelda StauntonMary Doonan
- Natalie HallFrances
- Ben-Ryan DaviesStephen Rose