‘Woman Of The Hour,’ Directed By Anna Kendrick, Has A Brand New Trailer

Buy Me A Coffee

Anna Kendrick is trading in her Pitch Perfect pipes for a megaphone as she takes the director’s chair in her debut film, Woman of the Hour—coming to Netflix this October! That’s right, not content with being just a superstar actress, Anna decided, “You know what? I think I’ll become a director too. Why not? Everyone’s doing it.”

So what’s this movie about, you ask? Well, hold on to your flared jeans and disco shoes, because it’s a wild one! Picture this: It’s the groovy 1970s in Los Angeles, a time when sideburns were long, and shorts were… well, much shorter than they should’ve been. In the midst of this polyester paradise, an aspiring actress and a serial killer (who sounds like the worst kind of method actor) are both cast on a little show called The Dating Game. Yes, you read that right. A serial killer. On a dating show. If your first thought is, “Wait, who let that happen?!” you’re not alone.

See also  Season 2 Of 'Squid Game' Premiere Date Plus New Details Revealed

The movie is inspired by the jaw-dropping true story of Cheryl Bradshaw, who unwittingly found herself playing a dangerous game of roses with none other than Rodney Alcala, the notorious serial killer. Woman of the Hour doesn’t just stop at the creepy factor, though. Oh no, it dives deep into the larger issues, like how to avoid ending up on a date with someone whose idea of fun includes a murder spree—valuable lessons for everyone on Tinder these days, right?

Now, in a plot twist worthy of Hollywood, Anna Kendrick wasn’t originally supposed to direct this film. Nope, she was just going to act in it and produce it—y’know, typical overachiever stuff. But after two years of waiting around like someone in a restaurant wondering if the waiter has forgotten their order, Anna said, “Enough is enough!” and took matters into her own hands. She confessed, “For two years, I was sitting there thinking, ‘Well, if it were my movie, this is how I’d do it.’ And then one day, it hit me: Oh wait, it could be my movie!” And just like that, she went from actress to director faster than you can say “Action!”

See also  Bill Skarsgård Spills the Tea on Nosferatu Casting: Count Orlok’s Close Calls

In addition to delivering a chilling true-crime thriller, Anna also wanted to tackle a serious issue: victim blaming. You know those moments where people say things like, “Well, she should’ve seen the red flags”? Yeah, Anna is here to remind us that blaming the victim is just as subtle as a hammer to the face. She put it best when she said, “Even well-meaning people say things like, ‘Oh, you just gotta pay attention to the red flags,’ which isn’t the worst advice, but come on—woof.”

See also  Ariana Grande Spills the Wicked Tea on That Sequel Title—It’s “For Good,” Literally!

Woman of the Hour is hitting Netflix on October 18, just in time to scare the pants off you for spooky season. Anna Kendrick stars as Cheryl Bradshaw, and Daniel Zovatto steps into the very uncomfortable shoes of Rodney Alcala. Get your popcorn (and maybe some pepper spray) ready!

Comments area

Sidebar

Must Read

Rebel Wilson Gained 30 Pounds From Stress

Rebel Wilson is spilling the beans to her devoted...

Hilary Duff’s Pregnant With Her Fourth Child, Third With Matthew Koma

Guess what? Hilary Duff is cooking up another mini-me! The...

Amanda Seyfried Shines Like a Human Trophy at ‘Long Bright River’ Premiere

Amanda Seyfried showed up to the Long Bright River...

‘The Idea Of You’ Trailer Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine

The much-anticipated trailer for "The Idea Of You" has...

John Stamos Drank a Bottle of Wine at Home After 2015 DUI

In a hilarious turn of events, John Stamos is...

Justin Bieber Caught Vibing HARD… to His Own Music. Yes, Really.

Breaking news: Justin Bieber has officially become his own...

You Might Also Like

Charlie D’Amelio and Landon Barker Break Up

It looks like love's rollercoaster just threw Landon Barker...

King Charles’ Portrait Artist Jonathan Yeo Responds To Controversy

Buckle up for a royal rollercoaster of conspiracies and...

Rihanna Is J’adore Dior’s Newest Brand Ambassador

Rihanna is bulldozing her way through the beauty market...

Hailee Steinfeld Spills the Tea on Her QB Fiancé Josh Allen and Their Mutual Hype-Fest of a Relationship

Spoiler alert: they're disgustingly adorable. Hailee Steinfeld—singer, actress, icon, and...

Ariana Grande Teases ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Music Video

Ariana Grande is setting the music world on fire...

Eric Dane Diagnosed with ALS, But Still Has Zero Plans to Leave the Euphoria Group Chat

McSteamy is facing a serious plot twist. 52-year-old Eric Dane—yes,...

Angelina Jolie Spills the Tea on Playing Maleficent Again

Angelina Jolie is talking about her infamous winged baddie,...

Sam Rubin, KTLA Entertainment Reporter, Dies At 64

Breaking News: Hollywood’s Heartbreak: Beloved Entertainment Guru Sam Rubin...

Ed Sheeran Crashes Coachella Weekend 2 With Just a Guitar, a Looper, and Zero Chill

BREAKING: Ed Sheeran has officially entered his “one-man band...

FKA Twigs Fronts Fall/Winter Campaign For Activewear Brand, On

Performance-wear just got a whole lot more avant-garde! Rising...