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Woman of the Hour: Who was serial killer Rodney Alcala and what was The Dating Game?

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Rodney Alcala appeared as a bachelor on The Dating Game in 1978 , two years before he was convicted of the murder of a 12-year-old girl.

He was found guilty of eight murders across New York , California , and Wyoming between 1971 and 1979 .

He is suspected of killing more than 100 women and girls.

The new film, Woman of the Hour , is directed by Anna Kendrick and stars Cheryl Bradshaw .

Woman of the Hour premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival .

Anna Kendrick was initially due to produce and star in the film, but later signed up as director.

The 39-year-old has said she knows it will be seen as a surprising choice by some.

Kendrick is best known for appearing in the Pitch Perfect series and Up in the Air.