Women of the Hour

Anna Kendrick Turns True Crime into a Chilling Netflix Thriller - You Won't Believe the Plot!

Discover how Anna Kendrick's latest film 'Woman of the Hour' merges true crime with a dating game twist!

In a twist that only Netflix could dream up, Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, 'Woman of the Hour', has finally made its way to the streaming giant, and it’s got audiences both thrilled and chilled. The film is based on the true story of the notorious serial killer Rodney Alcala, who made a name for himself as a contestant on the 1978 TV show, 'The Dating Game'. Imagine finding Mr. Right, only to realize he’s a literal killer! Kendrick’s film dares to explore the dark underbelly of love and deception, mixing true crime with outrageous dating scenarios—a recipe for a captivating watch!

The film follows the harrowing encounter between a hopeful contestant, Sheryl Bradshaw, and Alcala, the man who would later be dubbed the 'Dating Game Killer'. While standard serial-killer flicks often lean into the horrific nature of their story, 'Woman of the Hour' breaks the mold by showing the psychological interplay between the characters, making us question how well we actually know those we meet on a first date. In portraying such a chilling tale, Kendrick bravely delves into themes of vulnerability that curiously echo through her acting and directing journey.

Kendrick has expressed that the material resonate deeply with her, even more so than her memoir. This isn’t just another horror flick; it’s a thoughtful meditation on trust, social interactions, and the unforeseen dangers they may harbor. This is the side of Anna Kendrick people may not have expected, far from her traditional roles of quirky girlfriend or comic sidekick, as she boldly steps into weighty subjects that can make for riveting cinema.