The Vortex
Synopsis
In 1980 Las Vegas, a Native Paiute cleaning lady enters a slots room at the MGM Grand Casino, setting off a chain of strange and unexplained events. Meanwhile, in-house comic Pete plays shrink to a host of colorful misfits while dodging mobsters and collectors. Struggling with a gambling addiction, he faces a life-altering decision that may determine his fate.
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The Vortex | Official Trailer (2025) | Billy Gardell, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jamie McShane | Synkronized
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Zelniker
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Barr
- Original Score
- Asdru Sierra
- Original Title
- The Vortex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8K
- Production Studios
- Olliecorp, Lucid Pictures, 12 Miles Out Productions, Moon Howler
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Zelniker
Steven Barr
Asdru Sierra
Steven Kaman
Steven Barr, Alex Cohen, Callie Nguyen Zelniker, Richard Zelniker, Adriana Rotaru
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Barr
Writer
Callie Nguyen Zelniker
Producer
Jennifer Ingram
Costume Design
Richard Zelniker
Producer
Adriana Rotaru
Producer
Richard Zelniker
Director
Elena Cozlovschi
Production Design
Justin Richards
Producer
Steven Kaman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vortex
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What is The Vortex about?
In 1980 Las Vegas, a Native Paiute cleaning lady enters a slots room at the MGM Grand Casino, setting off a chain of strange and unexplained events. Meanwhile, in-house comic Pete plays shrink to a host of colorful misfits while dodging mobsters and collectors. Struggling with a gambling addiction, he faces a life-altering decision that may determine his fate.
Who directed The Vortex?
The Vortex was directed by Richard Zelniker.
Who stars in The Vortex?
The principal cast of The Vortex includes Billy Gardell, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Jamie McShane, Azita Ghanizada, Emily Alabi.
When was The Vortex released and how long is it?
The Vortex was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did The Vortex make at the box office?
The Vortex grossed $8K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Vortex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vortex was composed by Asdru Sierra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vortex?
The Vortex holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).