Anna Kendrick Directs True-Crime Thriller for Netflix

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, 'Woman of the Hour,' is a true-crime thriller based on the disturbing true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on the TV show 'The Dating Game' in 1978 and won a date with Cheryl Bradshaw. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023, will be released on Netflix on October 18, 2024. The narrative focuses on Bradshaw's experience rather than solely on Alcala's crimes, providing a fresh angle on the true-crime genre. The screenplay, written by Ian McDonald and featured on the 2017 Black List, stars Kendrick alongside Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, and Nicolette Robinson. The film's unsettling trailer has garnered significant attention and excitement, with viewers eager to see Kendrick's transition from actor to director.