Alcala, a convicted serial killer, appeared as a bachelor on an episode of “The Dating Game” in 1978, competing with two other men to win a date with bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw.

Rodney Alcala has been dubbed the "Dating Game killer" because he appeared on the television show "The Dating Game" as Bachelor No. 1 in 1978 during his killing spree. (Prosecutor Matt Murphy) ...

Woman of the Hour is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala (played by Daniel Zovatto), who made an appearance on the TV game show, The Dating Game, in the middle of his killing ...

Approximately one-third of the Netflix true crime thriller “Woman of the Hour” takes place on set of “The Dating Game,” where real-life serial killer Rodney Alcala was a contestant in the ...

Also, in both the movie and the real dating show, Alcala’s first words to Bradshaw are, “We’re going to have a great time together, Cheryl,” accompanied by a flirtatious smile.

Anna Kendrick's directing debut, Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour,' tells the true story of how serial killer Rodney Alcala won 'The Dating Game' in 1978.

Plus, the movie's recreation required more than just game show's set. "It was creating ‘The Dating Game' studio': the backstage, the lights, the grid, the director's booth," Thomas says.