Alcala, a convicted serial killer, appeared as a bachelor on an episode of “The Dating Game” in 1978, competing with two other men to win a date with bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw.

Anna Kendrick's directing debut, Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour,' tells the true story of how serial killer Rodney Alcala won 'The Dating Game' in 1978.

Woman of the Hour is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala (played by Daniel Zovatto), who made an appearance on the TV game show, The Dating Game, in the middle of his killing ...

Also, in both the movie and the real dating show, Alcala’s first words to Bradshaw are, “We’re going to have a great time together, Cheryl,” accompanied by a flirtatious smile.

Rodney Alcala has been dubbed the "Dating Game killer" because he appeared on the television show "The Dating Game" as Bachelor No. 1 in 1978 during his killing spree. (Prosecutor Matt Murphy) ...

Cheryl Bradshaw and Rodney Alcala's introduction on a 1978 game show episode inspired Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour' Cheryl Bradshaw on 'The Dating Game.' ; Anna Kendrick as Sheryl Bradshaw in ...

Plus, the movie's recreation required more than just game show's set. "It was creating ‘The Dating Game' studio': the backstage, the lights, the grid, the director's booth," Thomas says.