Anna Kendrick directs and stars in 'Woman of the Hour,' based on the bizarre true story of a serial killer contestant on 'The Dating Game'
— in which she stars and directs — Kendrick outdoes herself by pulling off the deft balancing act of close-your-eyes horror, taut suspense, black comedy and disturbing socio-drama. This is one of the best films of the Toronto International Film Festival as well as one of the most impressive actor-director debuts in recent memory. It’s just that good.
With the help of a compelling screenplay, Kendrick uses a non-linear style to crisscross between the filming of the episode and this sinister man’s evil doings throughout the decade and across the country. The show boasts a sunny 70s vibe — yet these scenes also unsettle as Kendrick gets to the heart of the blatant sexism at-hand. In this world, to be seen is to be objectified.