Netflix nabs hotly anticipated thriller based on incredible true story

Anna Kendrick is best known for comedies like Pitch Perfect and the Twilight series. This year she made her directorial debut: her work screened at the Toronto festival Woman of the Hour. The film received some enthusiastic reviews – and landed a Netflix deal. According to Deadline, the streaming service cost Woman of the Hour $11 million.

No wonder, because the real one The story of the true crime thriller sounds as bizarre as it is shocking.

Incredible story: That’s what Woman of the Hour is about

In 1978, serial killer Rodney Alcala (played by Daniel Zovatto) appeared on US television in the show The Dating Game. He won a date with Cheryl Bradshaw (played by Anna Kendrick). At the time of the appearance, Alcala had already murdered five women. He was later nicknamed The Dating Game Killer.

The film has a 76 percent approval rating on Metacritic. The Daily Beast writes: “This true-crime thriller, which also serves as a searing commentary on society’s misogyny – particularly in Hollywood – is as chilling and sharp as its deranged villain.”

When is Woman of the Hour coming to Netflix?

Woman of the Hour does not yet have a release date on Netflix. However, the streaming service is unlikely to take too much time with the release. The thriller is ready and just waiting to be released. A Starting in autumn 2023 is therefore more than realistic.

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