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The Vortex
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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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Directed by Richard Zelniker
Billy Gardell
Jaina Lee Ortiz
Jamie McShane
Azita Ghanizada
Emily Alabi
Nick Gomez
Christopher Titus
Jeremy Luke
Shaan Sharma
Nick Gracer
Mary Scheer
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lovethem4ever.Sep 4, 2026
This is a fascinating study of gambling addiction and of human choices in the face of a dark and foreboding way of life. It relies on strong dialogue, good storytelling, nuanced direction and compelling and rich performances. Bravo to the filmmaker and the cast.