For her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick tackles a true crime thriller based on the infamous serial killer Rodney Alcala, titled Woman Of The Hour. Kendrick also plays the role of Cheryl Bradshaw, with Daniel Zovatto who will portray the murderous serial killer, Alcala.

Kendrick masterfully recreates the chilling encounter where Bradshaw meets Alcala on a dating game show “The Dating Game,” where the two match, resulting in Alcala winning the show. Kendrick uses the terrifying situation to examine misogyny at its worst and most extreme with how Alcala preys on Bradshaw and his other victims. The film premiered earlier this year and earned a massive wave of acclaim for Kendrick, sitting at an astounding 90 to 100 percent from critics on Rotton Tomatoes. Critics praised Kendrick’s abilities to handle the non-linear narrative and balance the joy and humor of Bradshaw with the abject horror of Alcala’s actions.

Woman Of The Hour has no confirmed release date yet or distribution plans announced, but fans can expect to see more from Kendrick as a director soon while her other continuous screen appearances are still set to hit theaters. The film’s writer Nick Schagar explains that this project is “chillingly sharp and canny as its deranged fiend.”