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At the time of the show, Alcala had murdered at least five women. His appearance on the program the year before his arrest would later earn him the nickname "The Dating Game Killer". Woman of the Hour had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023, and was released by Netflix on October 18, 2024. [2] [3]
“Woman of the Hour” star and director Anna Kendrick says watching the real Rodney Alcala’s appearance on a dating game show “really informed” his character in the Netflix thriller ...
IRL, he was chosen by contestant Cheryl Bradshaw to be her date over two other contestants, earning him the nickname of the “Dating Game Killer.” Rodney was born in Texas in 1943 but moved to ...
Netflix's new film "Woman of the Hour" is based on a true story about serial killer Rodney Alcala. In real life, Alcala competed on "The Dating Game" and won a date with bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw.
The story of said killer, Rodney Alcala, is being revived in Netflix’s new movie Woman of the Hour (streaming October 18), which also happens to be the directorial debut from actress, singer ...
In 2022, a three-part television documentary series about Alcala was released called Dating Death. [83] In 2024, Netflix released a biographical film, titled Woman of the Hour, directed by and starring Anna Kendrick. The film depicts several of Alcala's murders as well as his appearance on The Dating Game in the midst of his killing spree. [84]
The film tells the story of Rodney Alcala, a convicted serial killer believed to be responsible for over 130 murders. In 1971, he is caught after having raped and beaten 8-year-old Rosie Hoffman, but because her parents move her to Mexico , she does not testify at Alcala's trial, and he is charged only with assault .
Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut “Woman of the Hour” premieres on Netflix Oct. 18, telling the true story of how American serial killer Rodney Alcala won “The Dating Game” in 1978.