Netflix's Darkest True-Crime Obsession: The Twisted Mind Behind The Woman of the Hour

Anna Kendrick's latest film, The Woman of the Hour, has taken Netflix by storm, but the chilling true story behind it is even more terrifying. The film is based on the life and crimes of serial killer Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer due to his appearance on the popular game show in 1978.

Rodney Alcala was born on August 23, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in a troubled home with an abusive father and was known to have a difficult relationship with his mother. Alcala's early life was marked by behavioral issues and an increasing level of violence.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Alcala committed a string of heinous crimes, including the murder of multiple women and children. His victims were often lured to their deaths with promises of modeling or photography jobs, a tactic that earned him the nickname 'The Photography Killer.'

In 1978, Alcala made a chilling appearance on the popular game show The Dating Game, where he charmed the audience with his charisma and won the admiration of the show's bachelorette. Unbeknownst to the audience, Alcala was already a suspect in several murders and would go on to commit many more after his appearance on the show.

Alcala was arrested multiple times for various crimes, but he managed to evade conviction for many years due to procedural errors and a lack of evidence. He even escaped from custody once, only to be recaptured months later.

It wasn't until 2010 that Alcala was finally found guilty of multiple murders and sentenced to death. He died in 2021 while awaiting execution.

The Woman of the Hour is a dramatization of Alcala's life and crimes, with Anna Kendrick playing the role of a woman who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind his crimes. The film takes viewers on a dark and twisted journey through Alcala's twisted mind, exposing the sinister tactics he used to lure his victims to their deaths.

The film has sparked a renewed interest in the case of Rodney Alcala, with many viewers taking to social media to express their shock and horror at the true events that inspired the movie.