The 2017 film starring Ross Lynch tells the story of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.

The 2017 docudrama My Friend Dahmer tells the story of the notorious serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.

Starring Ross Lynch and based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Derf Backderf, the film tells the story of a young Dahmer.

It follows him in high school as a shy, alcoholic teen who never quite fit in.

His disturbed childhood filled with unhealthy obsessions and a liking for alcohol turns into something sinister as he grows older.

Scoring 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is the perfect strike of horror, suspense, and storytelling.

It airs on Film4 tonight at 11.40pm.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – TG4 – 9.30pm

The 2011 thriller/mystery follows a retired spy who is summoned by the Government to investigate a furtive case.

Goodbye Christopher Robin – Channel4 – 1.45am

This 2017 biographical drama tells the story behind the creator of Winnie the Pooh.

Southern Fury – Legend Xtra – 9pm

A local gangster, seeks the help his brother old friend to rescue him from a ruthless and powerful criminal.

Heartbreak Ridge – ITV4 – 9pm

This 1986 action film follows Tom Highway, an aggressive Gunnery Sergeant who is assigned the task of training an inexperienced reconnaissance platoon.

A Million Little Pieces – BBC Three – 10.15pm

After injuring himself, James Frey, an addict, is transferred to a rehabilitation centre. Once there, he falls in love with a young woman who motivates him to deal with his addiction.