In her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick delivers a chilling portrayal of a true-crime event that shocked America. Woman of the Hour recounts the unsettling story of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who, in 1978, appeared as a contestant on the popular TV show “The Dating Game.” Kendrick not only directs but also stars as Cheryl Bradshaw, the unsuspecting bachelorette who chooses Alcala, unaware of his dark past. The film masterfully weaves between the glitz of 1970s television and the grim reality of Alcala’s crimes, offering a poignant commentary on the era’s gender dynamics and the facade of entertainment.