In the 1970s, a young aspiring actress is invited to a blind date TV show, but one of the bachelors is a man who has been stalking and killing women for years.
Feature debut for director and lead actress Anna Kendrick, who managed to impress the audiences and critics in front of and behind the camera. The film’s inciting incident is terrifying; the build-up throughout is effective; the acting is exactly what it needs to be; and both the visual and audio match-cuts connect the non-linear narrative from the beginning to the end. It is so effective that, while you know what is going to happen, it still sends chills down your spine and makes you want him to get caught ASAP. Daniel Zovatto is brilliant, making sure his character, Rodney, is portrayed as the monster he was. Nicolette Robinson and Autumn Best complete the cast with their fantastic performances.
There is one major issue with the film that you will only realise in the end. It is a minor spoiler, but Woman of the Hour is based on real events, so I cannot not say it. The protagonist is not Kendrick’s character, Sheryl; it is Best’s character, Amy. Therefore, it becomes utterly confusing why you predominantly watch Sheryl’s life when you should be watching Amy’s. That, in the end, makes no sense.
Regardless, kudos to Kendrick for making this film, but not only that. As per IMDb, she sent all her money from the film to two non-profit organisations that support survivors of sexual abuse and violence. Hats off to her!
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