Netflix's True Crime Thriller 'Woman of the Hour' Unveils Chilling Trailer

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'll send shivers down your spine. Tony Hale from "Arrested Development" plays the show's host, and Daniel Zovatto from "It Follows" portrays Alcala.

The trailer starts with Cheryl rushing through a deserted parking lot at night, with someone lurking behind her. We then see her struggling at an audition, hinting at her tough luck. She lands a job on "The Dating Game" as the eligible bachelorette, and the trailer shows funny clips from the show mixed with eerie scenes featuring Alcala with his victims. Don't let the '70s TV set fool you; this story is seriously chilling. "Woman of the Hour" premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival and has a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Our review calls it "an acutely observed, well-judged, and original take on a popular genre." If you're into true crime, mark your calendars: "Woman of the Hour" hits Netflix on October 18.

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