Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut 'Woman of the Hour' Explores 'Dating Game' Serial Killer

The Netflix film, premiering October 18, delves into the true story of Rodney Alcala, who appeared on a game show during his killing spree.

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.