Rodney Alcala, Woman of the Hour

Anna Kendrick's 'Woman of the Hour' Criticized by Rodney Alcala Victim
Rodney Alcala, also known as The Dating Game Killer, won the "Dating Game" TV show as Bachelor Number One in 1978.
See Rodney James Alcala on The Dating Game -- Here's who inspired Woman of the Hour
In 1978, Rodney James Alcala appeared on the popular TV show The Dating Game, an event now infamous due to his secret criminal history. Alcala’s story gained renewed attention with Netflix’s Woman of the Hour,
“Woman of the Hour” Ending Explained: What Happened After Rodney Alcala’s Arrest — and Where Did the Real Cheryl Bradshaw End Up?
This scene is true to the real-life story, as the end titles reveal that a teenage runaway escaped Rodney by asking him to keep the encounter a secret on Feb. 14, 1979. Amy had run away to a nearby diner and called for help, where she watched out the window as police arrived at the gas station and arrested Rodney.
Who was Rodney Alcala? The true story of ‘Woman of the Hour’
The story of Bradshaw’s encounter with Alcala on “The Dating Game” inspired “Woman of the Hour,” a new thriller out on Netflix on Oct. 18 starring Anna Kendrick as Bradshaw and Daniel Zovatto as Alcala. The film, which marks Kendrick’s directorial debut, explores Alcala’s grisly crimes while also focusing on the stories of his victims.
How ‘Woman of the Hour' Decided Which Rodney Alcala Murders to Depict on Screen and the Level of Violence They Should Show
This story contains mild spoilers for “Woman of the Hour,” now streaming on Netflix. “Woman of the Hour” screenwriter Ian McDonald faced a unique challenge with his sophomore feature: Tell a true crime story that felt “necessary and useful.
The Real Rodney Alcala Story Was More Gruesome Than Woman of the Hour Lets On
Anna Kendrick’s new Netflix true-crime film Woman of the Hour relives a haunting true-crime story, but the real-life Rodney Alcala, a.k.a. “the Dating Game killer,” was more terrifying than the film lets on.
The Real Life and Crimes of Rodney Alcala Who Inspired ‘Woman of the Hour’
Serial killer Rodney Alcala murdered at least eight women and girls and was on ‘The Dating Game’ in 1978, resulting in his nickname of “The Dating Game Killer.”
What Will Anna Kendrick Direct Next After ‘Woman Of The Hour’?
One thing is certain: when Kendrick chooses her next directorial project, the Woman Of The Hour audience will be seated. She will also soon be seen in A Simple Favor 2, directed by Paul Feig and co-starring Blake Lively, which will stream on Prime Video/Amazon in 2025.
Daniel Zovatto Opens Up About Playing Serial Killer Rodney Alcala in Woman of the Hour
ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to Woman of the Hour star Daniel Zovatto about playing serial killer Rodney Alcala in Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut. Zovatto discussed the character’s complexity,
Netflix's Woman of the Hour doesn't show all of Rodney Alcala's victims - here's why
Woman of the Hour, currently streaming on Netflix, recounts how serial killer Rodney Alcala became known as The Dating Game Killer after appearing on a TV gameshow
“Woman of the Hour”: What happened to Cheryl Bradshaw after “The Dating Game”?
Anna Kendrick's character was based on a former actress who had a run-in with serial killer Rodney Alcala on the game show.
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Danny Zovatto Details Playing Rodney Alcala, Real-Life Dating Game Killer, in ‘Woman of the Hour’
Danny Zovatto stepped into the mind of the infamous Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala, for his new film Woman of the Hour — ...
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Woman of the Hour' is Anna Kendrick's directorial debut. The film follows Cheryl Bradshaw, who scored a date with serial ...
“Woman of the Hour”: The True Story of Serial Killer Rodney Alcala’s Infamous TV Show Appearance — and How He Finally Got Caught
Rodney Alcala savage murder spree and infamous appearance on 'The Dating Game' is the subject of Anna Kendrick's directorial ...
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Woman of the Hour ending explained as viewers race over chilling Netflix film
Anna Kendrick stars in the new Netflix film Woman of the Hour, which is inspired by the true story of how serial killer ...