Overview

• Anna Kendrick stars in and directs 'Woman of the Hour,' her first film as a director.
• The movie is based on the real-life case of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared on 'The Dating Game' in the 1970s.
• Kendrick portrays Cheryl Bradshaw, the contestant who unknowingly won a date with Alcala.
• The film aims to highlight the victims and critique the culture that allowed Alcala's crimes to go unnoticed.
• 'Woman of the Hour' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be available on Netflix starting October 18.