Was the 'Dating Game' killer an L.A. Times employee? Did Cheryl Bradshaw and Rodney Alcala really go out for a drink? Your questions about Anna Kendrick's new film, answered.

Cheryl Bradshaw unknowingly chose to go on a date with serial killer Rodney Alcala during an appearance on The Dating Game.

Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut “Woman of the Hour” premieres on Netflix Oct. 18, telling the true story of how American serial killer Rodney Alcala won “The Dating Game” in 1978. Alcala, born in San Antonio,

Rodney Alcala and his murders are the main subject in Woman of the Hour – here are the details on his cause of death.

Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, "Woman of the Hour," tells the chilling and unbelievable story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on the hit game show “The Dating Game” in 1978, amidst his murder spree.

Woman of the Hour was inspired by a real-life serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. Anna Kendrick directed and stars in the new Netflix film.

Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut is here and she’s not playing any games. Based on the true story of murderer Rodney Alcala, Woman of the Hour, which hit Netflix on Friday, October 18, explores the notorious serial killer and sex offender who found his next potential victim on national TV while appearing on a 1978 episode of The Dating Game.

Anna Kendrick's new movie "Woman of the Hour" takes on the true story of the teacher who went on "The Dating Game" to find romance and her winning suitor turned out to be a murderer.