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Woman of the Hour

Woman of the Hour

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2024

An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."

Movie details

Woman of the Hour

“The perfect bachelor”

2024 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 35m

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6.4 / 10

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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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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Anna Kendrick

Written by

Ian McDonald

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Sheryl Bradshaw

Daniel Zovatto

Daniel Zovatto

Rodney Alcala

Nicolette Robinson

Nicolette Robinson

Laura

Jedidiah Goodacre

Jedidiah Goodacre

Bachelor #2

Autumn Best

Autumn Best

Amy

Pete Holmes

Pete Holmes

Terry

Kelley Jakle

Kelley Jakle

Sarah

Court is in session

Put Woman of the Hour on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.