Netflix's Woman of the Hour shows some of Rodney Alcala's victims but one not included survived her ordeal and helped to convict him years later

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour, based on the true story of a serial killer who made an appearance on a TV dating show, is now streaming on Netflix.

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.

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.

What Happened After Rodney Alcala’s Arrest — and Where Did the Real Cheryl Bradshaw End Up? Netflix’s ‘Woman of the Hour’ ends with a chilling gasp before revealing the fate of the real-life characters Warning: Woman of the Hour spoilers ahead!

Netflix’s new No. 1 film, “Woman of the Hour,” is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala. Here’s what happened in real life and where the “TV dating show killer” is now.

As Woman of the Hour becomes a global hit on Netflix, viewers are now turning their attention to the antagonist of the thriller: Rodney Alcala - but who is the real-life serial killer?