Woman of the Hour
2023
Crime / Drama / Mystery

Woman of the Hour
2023
Crime / Drama / Mystery
Plot summary
An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."
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Interesting directorial debut for Anna Kendrick
What women face
A very engrossing and incredibly creepy film, an outstanding directorial debut for Anna Kendrick. This film serves as a sobering reminder that as women, we go through life as prey. Prey in the physical sense, for sickos like 'bachelor number three' (the real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala), as well as prey to a sick patriarchal system in which we are consistently treated as less-than.
The ones down-voting this movie are boys, not men, whose fragile egos can't stand being reminded that they are part of the problem, and really can't stand watching a woman refuse to be treated as less-than, as Kendrick's character does. Her handling of the misogynistic clowns on 'The Dating Game' is brilliant.
Later on in the film, the restaurant scene, and her subsequently telling Alcala "I'm not going anywhere with you" is a powerful example of seeing the danger you're facing, and saving your own life.
Listen to your instincts ladies, always, they have literally been designed to keep you alive. In a patriarchy that perpetuates treating women as second-class citizens, unworthy of dignity, respect, and protection, we have to be our own best protectors and advocates.
Excellent film by Kendrick, I look forward to seeing more of her directorial work.