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The Chilling Truth: A Game Show's Dark Secret

October 22, 2024

Imagine this: a popular dating game show in the 60s and 70s, where hopeful bachelorettes chose their dream date from three mystery men. This was the scenario for a terrifying crime hidden in plain sight. Rodney Alcala, a contestant in 1978, had already done horrifying things. He was a photographer w

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Serial Killer Once Competed on a TV Dating Show

October 19, 2024

Imagine this: A serial killer is among the contestants on a cheesy '70s dating show. It's a story that sounds made-up, but it's true. Rodney Alcala, later convicted of five murders, appeared on "The Dating Game" in 1978. He was charming and good-looking, fitting right in with the show's L. A. sleaze

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The Serial Killer Who Won a TV Date

October 19, 2024

Rodney Alcala was a charming man who won a date on a popular TV show. But little did the show’s producers know, he was already a serial killer. In 1978, he appeared on "The Dating Game, " charming the bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw. However, she felt something wasn't right and refused the date. This d

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Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut: A True Crime Tale

October 18, 2024

Get ready to see a spooky story unlike any other! Anna Kendrick is making her debut as a film director and starring in the movie "Woman of the Hour. " This isn't your typical Hollywood thriller. It's based on the creepy but true tale of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who even appeared on a popular T

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Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour' Tells Story of 'Dating Game Killer'

October 18, 2024

You might know the name Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared on a 1978 episode of The Dating Game. The new Netflix movie, Woman of the Hour, directed by Anna Kendrick, brings his story into the spotlight. Daniel Zovatto plays Alcala, and Tony Hale is the fictional Dating Game host. The film t

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The Real Story Behind Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour'

October 18, 2024

Netflix's new true-crime film "Woman of the Hour" tells a chilling story, but it barely scratches the surface of the real-life horror of serial killer Rodney Alcala. The movie, directed by Anna Kendrick, focuses on Cheryl Bradshaw, who appeared on "The Dating Game" in 1978. But the film doesn't show