As a dedicated follower of Anna Kendrick’s career, I find her latest work in “Woman of the Hour” to be a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of a true-life horror story. The way she delves into the complexities of the human condition, particularly women navigating dangerous circumstances, is truly commendable.
Anna Kendrick’s newest work is inspired by a shocking true story.
As an ardent admirer, I’m thrilled to share that the radiant star from “Pitch Perfect” is stepping into dual roles – acting and directing – in the highly anticipated Netflix release, “Woman of the Hour,” premiering October 18. This captivating film delves into the chilling real-life tale of Cheryl Bradshaw, who, in 1978, unwittingly chose serial killer Rodney Alcala as her winner on “The Dating Game.
In the preview for the upcoming movie, Bradshaw is depicted battling to make ends meet as an actress in Los Angeles. Following a disheartening audition, her agent proposes she competes on The Dating Game, a role she appears to accept primarily to cover her rent expenses.
In the well-known 1978 installment of the series that aired from 1965 to 1986, there were three eligible bachelors: Rodney (portrayed by Daniel Zovatto), Jed Mills, and Armand Cermani (previously unnamed characters played by Matt Visser and Jedidiah Goodacre, respectively). Just like in every episode, Bradshaw is tasked with choosing her date based on the bachelors’ responses to her queries.
In the trailer, Kendrick’s Bradshaw only asks one simple question, “What are girls for?”
In other parts of the preview, Bradshaw is surrounded by various team members from the production, and receives a foreboding caution from a woman off-camera.
She’s been part of this show since 1968, and over time, I’ve discovered that regardless of the specific words used, the underlying question remains constant. As a series of images showing frightened-looking women being photographed by Alcala is shown, she comments: “It’s really about asking, ‘Which one of you will suffer at my hands?’
In the actual event, Bradshaw was captivated by Alcala’s responses, such as when he portrayed himself as a banana and asked Bradshaw to “unpeel” him. However, despite being presented on the September 13, 1978 episode as a “successful photographer,” Alcala – who was known for photographing his victims following their murder – managed to secure a spot on the series even after being convicted and serving 34 months in prison for raping Talia Shapiro, a 8-year-old girl, in 1972.
It wasn’t until 1980 that Alcala was found guilty of murdering Robin Samsoe, a 12-year-old girl; this was two years after his appearance on The Dating Game. From the moment the stage lights went out, Bradshaw felt uneasy about him.
Bradshaw recounted that he began to feel uncomfortable during their meeting with Alcala after the taping in a 2012 interview with Sunday Telegraph, as reported by Newsweek. He was acting strangely and made an unwanted advance, which Bradshaw declined. He had no desire to meet him again.
During his stint on the show “The Dating Game,” it wasn’t clear exactly how many women Alacala had murdered, but law enforcement officials estimate that he may have killed up to 100 women before being incarcerated, according to Newsweek.
In 2010, Alcala was found guilty and given the death penalty for murdering five women. However, since a moratorium on capital punishment was enacted in California in 2019, Alcala, who was 77 years old at the time, passed away from natural causes while still incarcerated in 2021.
It was this chilling, true-to-life account of hidden perils in ordinary existence that inspired Kendrick to shoulder twice the responsibilities.
Kendrick clarified to Netflix’s Tudum on October 1st that it isn’t just a matter of ‘She stands up for herself and everything turns out fine,’ as one might think. Instead, he pointed out that our daily choice is a delicate balance: How much can I be true to myself, and how much potential risk does this honestly expose me to?
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2024-10-07 19:47