One of 2024’s most underrated movies is on TV tonight

A perfect pre-Halloween watch.

Struggling to fit in with her new image-obsessed stepmom (Carla Cugino) and popular stepsister (Liza Soberano), and in school, Lisa finds escape from these tribulations by spending time in a nearby, allegedly haunted graveyard.

When lightning strikes a tombstone in the cemetery, a young man (Cole Sprouse) who died in the Victorian era is brought back to life. While initially terrified by his Frankenstein-esque appearance, Lisa and ‘the creature’ form an unlikely bond.

At first, Lisa Frankenstein feels like a stylish if derivative homage to similar genre period pieces. For instance, the lead character’s struggles in suburbia recall Edward Scissorhands.

The movie quickly develops a life of its own, however, as it takes a darker turn. This is when Lisa and the creature’s activities become more and more criminal.

Watch the trailer for Lisa Frankenstein right here:

Particularly impressive is how Cody and director Zelda Williams, amidst all the fantastical elements and carnage, effectively capture the feeling of being an outcast teen. While the film’s tonal shifts won’t work for everyone, we can see this eventually attracting a cult following.

Lisa Frankenstein is airing on TV tonight on Film4 at 9pm as part of a Diablo Cody double bill.

It will be followed on the channel by Jennifer's Body, the writer's other horror comedy, starring Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox at 11.05pm.

Lisa Frankenstein is also available to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Rakuten TV.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight (Wednesday, 14 October):