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The real election suspense is whether voters will back Rickert or Harmon.

Alfred Hitchcock, known as “The Master of Suspense,” has been the subject of many books, documentaries and feature films over the years.

From Salon

"Kendrick’s image as an actor isn’t necessarily tied to dark, edgy material, but as a director she shows a talent for staging scenes of Hitchcockian suspense alongside her signature wit," said IndieWire's Katie Rife.

From BBC

Fear, suspense, terror — those aren’t really on the menu at one of these installments.

"In Berger's studious and elegant hands, every ceremoniously cast vote, every reaction shot, every severely worn regalia and every quietly eventful meal that the cardinals share is packed with breathless, skin-prickling suspense."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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