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The crime thriller, which was also directed by Kendrick, 39, is based on the life of serial killer Alcala, who in 1978 appeared on the television show The Dating Game in the midst of his murder spree. At the very end of the film, viewers are given an update on what happened to the real life Alcala and this is where they spotted the typo.

As Woman of the Hour becomes a global sensation on Netflix , viewers are now turning their attention to the antagonist of the thriller: Rodney Alcala. Anna Kendrick 's chilling new film, which premiered on October 18, is based on the harrowing true story of the Dating Game Killer, who participated in a dating game show on national television in the midst of his murder spree. In the late 1970s, Rodney Alcala appeared on the popular TV series The Dating Game, and instantly drew viewers in with his charm and charisma. However, unbeknownst to the cast, crew, and audience, the smooth-talking man had murdered and brutally raped multiple women before he participated in the show - crimes that had landed him on the FBI 's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list at the time. Woman of the Hour focuses on Dating Show contestant Cheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick), who meets Alcala and narrowly misses going on a date with the serial killer after ultimately getting a 'strange vibe' from him on the show. As the horrific events are retold in the new Netflix hit, FEMAIL explores the twisted killer behind the polished dating show contestant and the brutality of his crimes. So, who is Rodney Alcala? Read on to find out.

Anna Kendrick looked relaxed as she stepped out of the 2024 Academy Museum Gala on Saturday night in Los Angeles. The Hollywood actress, 39, appeared glamorous while departing one of the glitziest nights of the year. The Twilight star was snapped opening up her clutch bag by the exit of the lavish building.

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour premiered on Netflix last week, and it is already being challenged for changing key details of its true story. The film is about Rodney Alcala, a sex offender and serial killer who appeared as a suitor on The Dating Game in the 1970s. Kendrick, 39, plays Cheryl, a character based on Cheryl Bradshaw, a 28-year-old woman who in 1978 went on the popular game show and matched with Alcala.

Social media users were both impressed and frightened after streaming a highly anticipated thriller on Netflix. The movie is based on true events involving a notorious serial killer.

Anna Kendrick called herself a 'childless cat lady' as she opened up about her decision to not have children. The Pitch Perfect actress, 39 - who recently reunited with her Pitch Perfect 2 co-stars at the Woman Of The Hour premiere - discussed the topic during an interview with Flow Space that was published on Wednesday. At one point, she expressed, 'I was thinking recently about a phrase I've heard men say about their desire to have children in the future, and it occurred to me: I don't think I've ever heard a woman say that.'

Anna Kendrick reunited with her Pitch Perfect 2 co-stars Kelly Jakle and Chrissie Fit at the premiere of her directorial debut Woman Of The Hour on Thursday. Daniel Zovatto stars in the movie as the real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala, who murdered at least eight but possibly over 130 victims before his arrest in 1979. During the time of the murders, he appeared as a contestant on the popular TV show The Dating Game and even won an evening out with one Cheryl Bradshaw.

In the late 1970s, Rodney Alcala appeared on the popular TV series The Dating Game, and instantly drew viewers in with his charm and charisma. However, unbeknownst to the cast, crew, and audience, the smooth-talking man had secretly murdered and brutally raped multiple women before he participated in the show. Now, the horrific events are set to be retold in the upcoming Netflix movie Woman of the Hour , which will premiere on the streaming service on October 18.

Social media users on X and Instagram cannot stop talking about the latest trailer for the upcoming Netflix film Woman of the Hour. The film's official trailer was released by Netflix this morning.

Inside Blake Lively's biggest celebrity feuds, from Leighton Meester to Anna Kendrick

Although Blake Lively may have met her husband, Ryan Reynolds, while filming her superhero film, Green Lantern, she has a history of butting heads with her costars. From her days starring as heiress Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl to the rumored rift between her and her It Ends with Us costar, Justin Baldoni, the 36-year-old actress has been dragged into a number of on-set clashes. Despite her reputation as a supportive friend to her longtime BFF, Taylor Swift , and  a loving mother to four kids, all under age nine, the Los Angeles native is under fire for seemingly feuding with a large number of her costars over the years. Lively became a bona fide star following the premiere of Gossip Girl, just two years after her breakthrough role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 2005.

Blake Lively had an awkward reunion with award-winning journalist, Kjersti Flaa, who nearly quit her job after an excruciating interview with the actress back in 2016. In resurfaced footage of the Gossip Girl star, 36, and the 51-year-old reporter, who recently claimed she considered leaving the industry following their 'uncomfortable' sit-down, the women crossed paths against for another awkward chat. For their interview, Lively was joined by her A Simple Favor costar, Anna Kendrick , who she was rumored to be feuding with, at the time. While promoting their 2018 thriller, things got off to a rocky start as Lively kicked off their conversation by sarcastically warning Flaa that she just walked into 'an entire therapy session.'

Nick Jonas is returning to Broadway to play the lead in the debut of The Last Five Years as it makes its debut on the Great White Way. The talented actor and member of the Jonas Brothers band will play aspiring novelist Jamie against his actress wife played by Tony winner Adrienne Warren. The musical romantic comedy is told from both points of view and was last mounted off-Broadway in 2001 and 2013. A film version starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan was released in 2014. Jason Robert Brown wrote the musical based on the demise of his own marriage. The new revival is expected to premiere in 2025.

A Simple Favor 2 star Henry Golding has dished on the upcoming sequel in a candid new interview. The sequel see Blake Lively, 36,and Anna Kendrick, 38, reprise their roles from the hit 2018 film - with exclusive DailyMail.com filming photos showing Lively's Emily Nelson getting married to hunky actor Michele Morrone, 33.

Blake Lively was a bride again as she shot a stunning wedding scene for A Simple Favor 2 in Capri, Italy, in images exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com. Emily Nelson's character will marry a wealthy Italian businessman in the sequel, and snaps will capture the delicate affair, complete with a slew of colorful roses towering over the on-screen couple as they say, 'I do.' Lively, 36, who is married to actor Ryan Reynolds in real life, was captured'marrying' hunky actor Michele Morrone, 33, in a romantic waterfront wedding portrait.

Michele Morrone, the Italian actor and model best known to most for his role in the erotic drama film 365 Days and its two sequels, has joined the cast of A Simple Favor 2. This week, Amazon Prime Video first announced the sequel film, which will be available on the streaming platform. According to Deadline, Paul Feig has returned to the director's chair, while actors Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are expected to reprise their roles. Elena Sofia Ricci, Elizabeth Perkins, Alex Newell, Taylor Ortega, and Lorenzo de Moor have all been announced in addition to Morrone.

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick have just been confirmed to return for A Simple Favor 2. The film is Paul Feig's sequel to the 2018 dark comedy, which is resurrects in the sequel. According to a summary, A Simple Favor 2 sees Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they return to Capri, Italy, for Emily's lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. Expectations of murder and betrayal, as well as the glamorous guests, have been planning for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road leading from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. Kendrick is excited about the sequel, saying that Stephanie has 'got like a little bit more savvy in her,' but 'she's still Stephanie at the end of the day,' per E! News from around the world.

The reality TV star couldn't get enough of the SPF drops and talked about her latest battle against melanoma. After hearing Khloe rave about her products, glamorous news reporter turned entrepreneur Samantha Brett was speechless.

A number of leading celebrities attended the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which were held at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, but not all of them were impressed with their fashion choices. A number of celebrities were not on their fashion A-game at the glitzy night, from outdated floral designs, to sequin overloads, and strange bright costumes. Anna Kendrick, 38, Ali Wong, 41, and Elizabeth Banks, 50, were among those who missed the style parade this year.

It's awards season 2024, which means parties are being thrown almost every day on the run-up to the Academy Awards, which are scheduled on March 10. Variety was on display at Variety's turn on Friday as the magazine hosted the Creative Impact Awards & 10 Directors to Watch Brunch. The extravagant function took place at the Tony Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California, which is a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. During the Palm Springs Film Festival, the celebrity attendance was awesome. Penelope Cruz, who plays Enzo Ferrari's misjudged wife Laura Ferrari in the bio photo of the car mogul from director Michael Mann, was one of the best standouts. Emma Stone, Anna Kendrick, Lily Gladstone, Ji-young Yoo, and Mark Ruffalo were among the event attendees.

Drake and Camila Cabello are either dating or planning to collaborate on a music project since the pair were first caught canoodling in the Caribbean together. Pop Crave obtained a video of the 37-year-old hip-hop singer and the 26-year-old songstress jet-skiing together and having a personal chat at Noah's Ark Beach Club in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Khloe Kardashian's inner Barbie was captured in new glamorous selfies posted to her main Instagram page on Tuesday. During a spontaneous photo shoot session, the Good American founder, 39, who recently attended a special screening of the forthcoming Trolls film with daughter True, struck a few poses in front of a white wall. For a sultry flash, the TV actress wore a shimmering, pink jacket with a plunging neckline.

Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano, the two founders of Booby Tape, recently celebrated a career milestone after winning one of Australia's most coveted awards. And glamorous businesswoman Christine Quinn, 37, turned heads as she attended a Los Angeles party on Thursday to celebrate Australian fashion brand White Fox Boutique with her Selling Sunset star bestie Christine Quinn. When leaving dinner at Cecconi's in West Hollywood, the Melbourne-based fashion designer looked pretty in a pink mini dress before the bash.

NSYNC is set to debut its first new material in 21 years. The band, which performed at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, announced on Wednesday that it would debut its first new material since 2002, titled "Better Place." The single, which is set to be released on September 29, will be on the soundtrack of the forthcoming film Trolls Band Together, as well as a new trailer for the forthcoming animated film.