Imagine stepping back into the 1970s, into the heart-shaped, orange-hued set of "The Dating Game. " This was the challenge faced by the production designers of Netflix's true crime thriller, "Woman of the Hour. " Their task? To recreate the iconic set where a real-life serial killer, Rodney Alcala, once appeared. Directed by Anna Kendrick, the movie jumps between ti...

Ed Gein, a Wisconsin native, is a name not widely known, but his story has left a lasting impact on the horror genre. Born in 1906, Gein's crimes, committed mostly in the 1950s, are infamous for their bizarre and disturbing nature. He is believed to have killed two people, exhuming bodies to create household items and a skin suit. Gein's actions inspired iconic horro...

Ever wondered how a dangerous criminal could end up as a contestant on a popular game show? Let's talk about Rodney Alcala, a man with a dark past, and his appearance on The Dating Game. Before he was on TV, Alcala had already committed serious crimes. In 1978, he was cast on the show despite being a suspect in multiple violent acts. How did this happen? Let's dive i...

Imagine this: a charming man with a dark secret appears on a popular dating show. This isn't just a plot twist from a thriller movie; it's the real story of Rodney Alcala, better known as "The Dating Game Killer. " With his good looks and smooth talk, he fooled many, including the producers of "The Dating Game, " who had no idea he was a serial killer. Anna Kendrick'...

Imagine this: A serial killer is among the contestants on a cheesy '70s dating show. It's a story that sounds made-up, but it's true. Rodney Alcala, later convicted of five murders, appeared on "The Dating Game" in 1978. He was charming and good-looking, fitting right in with the show's L. A. sleaze culture. The show was all about appearances, and Rodney had the look...

Rodney Alcala was a charming man who won a date on a popular TV show. But little did the show’s producers know, he was already a serial killer. In 1978, he appeared on "The Dating Game, " charming the bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw. However, she felt something wasn't right and refused the date. This decision might have saved her life. Alcala had already murdered at lea...

Imagine this—a serial killer, still on the loose, goes on a popular dating show in the 1970s. That's exactly what happened with Rodney Alcala. Before being caught, he was "Bachelor No. 3" on "The Dating Game. " His smart answers and charming demeanor won him a date, but luckily, the bachelorette sensed something wasn't right. The new Netflix movie "Woman of the Hour"...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a serial killer appeared on a dating show? Well, Netflix's "Woman of the Hour" is here to answer that question. Directed by the talented Anna Kendrick, this movie tells a crazy-but-true tale about Rodney Alcala, who actually went on "The Dating Game" while on the run. The story centers on Cheryl Bradshaw, an aspiring ac...

In our world, people have always been drawn to tales of infamous killers. From Jack the Ripper to Jeffrey Dahmer, these stories captivate us, even if we can't understand why someone would commit such horrifying acts. But what makes a person turn into a monster? This is a question that creative minds like Thomas Harris and John McNaughton have explored in their works,...

Netflix has just dropped the main trailer for "Woman of the Hour," marking the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick from "Pitch Perfect." She also stars in this creepy crime thriller set in 1978. Kendrick plays Cheryl, an aspiring actor who wins a date with Rodney Alcala on "The Dating Game." Surprise: Alcala is a serial killer! The film is based on a true story that'l...