The Vortex

Richard Zelniker

2025•83 min.•

United States of America

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.

Drama
Comedy

Cast

Billy Gardell
Pete
Jaina Lee Ortiz
Ginny
Jamie McShane
The Pit Boss
Azita Ghanizada
Shirin B
Emily Alabi
Jackie
Nick Gomez
The Tech
Christopher Titus
Jimmy
Jeremy Luke
Johnnie B
Shaan Sharma
Akosh
Nick Gracer
Louie
Mary Scheer
Pat
Yolanda Snowball
Alice

Crew

RZ
Richard Zelniker
Directing
Steven Barr
Writing
CNZ
Callie Nguyen Zelniker
Production
RZ
Richard Zelniker
Production
AR
Adriana Rotaru
Production
JR
Justin Richards
Production
Steven Barr
Production
AC
Alex Cohen
Production
AR
Adriana Rotaru
Production
AS
Asdru Sierra
Sound
JR
Justin Richards
Crew
SK
Steven Kaman
Editing
JG
Jeffrey Gafner
Production
EC
Elena Cozlovschi
Art
GB
Gabriel Bruce
Art
JI
Jennifer Ingram
Costume & Make-Up