Summary
TheWoman of the Hourtrailer shows Anna Kendrick winning a date with a serial killer. Helmed by Kendrick in her directorial debut, with a script written by Ian MacAllister McDonald, the upcoming thriller is based on the true story of Cheryl Bradshaw, who appeared as a contestant on the television showThe Dating Gameand unknowingly won a date with the serial killer Rodney Alcala. Other thanKendrick in the lead role, the cast also includes Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Tony Hale, Kathryn Gallagher, Kelley Jakle, and Autumn Best.
Now,VVS Filmshas released the first official trailer forWoman of the Hour. Watch it below:
The trailer follows Kendrick as Cheryl Bradshaw, who appears as a contestant onThe Dating Gameand unknowingly wins a date with the serial killer Rodney Alcala. The date eventually appears to turn violent, combined with a montage of what appears to be some of Alcala’s other victims.
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Rodney Alcala was a real serial killerwho operated between 1968 and 1979 and, while he has only been conclusively linked to eight murders, it is estimated that he killed as many as 130. In 1978, in the midst of his killing spree, Alcala brazenly appeared on the popular show,The Dating Game, and won a date with Cheryl Bradshaw. Sensing his creepy vibes, she subsequently refused to go out with him, though the movie appears to change that part of the true story.
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Woman of the Hourpremiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023 to universal acclaim from critics, debuting to a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, though it has since dropped to 90% with 51 reviews.Woman of the Hourreviewspraise Kendrick’s deft direction, which builds on its incredible true story to deliver a compelling exploration of the intersection between systemic misogyny and violence. As highlighted by the trailer, critics are calling it “undeniably powerful,” “chillingly sharp,” “poignant and unsettling,” and “a tremendous directorial debut” for Kendrick.
Despite earning critical acclaim,Woman of the Hourhas experienced some issues securing a release. Netflix originally acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the movie, but later dropped out, allowing the film to be sold at Cannes. Netflix reacquired distribution rights after its premiere at TIFF in 2023. However,Woman of the Houris currently only scheduled for a theatrical release in Canada on October 11 from VVS Films.
Woman of the Hour
Cast
Woman of the Hour is a biographical thriller directed by Anna Kendrick, who also stars in the film. The movie chronicles the infamous real-life story of Cheryl Bradshaw’s appearance on the 1978 edition of The Dating Game, where one of the contestants, Rodney Alcala, would later be revealed as a notorious serial killer. The film delves into the chilling intersection of entertainment and true crime.
