The disturbing true serial killer story behind the woman of the hour

In a world where like Love is blind, 90 day fiance and Married at first sight is the norm, not to mention the cottage industry that is considered the nation’s BS, Dating game It seems rather strange.

As first envisioned by the game show Impresario Chuck Paris In 1965, the premise was simple: a woman looking for love asks three suitors hidden behind a screen a series of questions. In the end, you choose one to go out with.

But while magic, chemistry and double temptations dominated the hour, the vetting process left something to be desired. Because in the episode that aired on September 13, 1978, Master Cheryl BradshawThe winning suitor turns out to be a serial killer.

“Bachelor No. 1” Rodney Alcala He would later be convicted of seven murders, including that of a 12-year-old girl, and authorities speculated that his true victim count may have been closer to 100 women.

Anna Kendrick Plays inspired by this true story of Cheryl Woman of the hourwhich approaches the harrowing story from the bachelorette’s point of view and acts pitch perfect The star’s first directorial appearance.