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Inga Parkel

Woman of the Hour: Anna Kendrick movie is based on real-life serial killer who won dating show

Rodney Alcala Anna Kendrick Cheryl Bradshaw Cheryl Bradshaw Kendrick Daniel Zovatto

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Anna Kendrick is making her directorial debut with the forthcoming thriller Woman of the Hour, which is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala.

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