The Vortex

The Vortex (2025) is a drama, comedy film directed by Richard Zelniker rated 4.0/10.

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.

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