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Sci-fi comedy

The Vortex (2012): Cast

The Vortex (2012) movie poster

The Vortex is a 2012 sci-fi comedy directed by Peter Paul Basler, starring Sarah Lieving as Catherine Deckert, Jack Plotnick and Devon Ogden. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Vortex (2012) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Adventure , Comedy , Action
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Vortex About?

The premise of The Vortex without spoilers.

When a convoy of U.S. soldiers vanishes in the Middle East, a Special Operations unit is sent to locate them. Upon arrival they confront gigantic scorpions, spiders and snakes—mutations spawned when a former government scientist cracked open a vortex to another dimension. The team must find a way to seal the wormhole before it’s too late.

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Cast & crew

The Vortex Cast & Characters

Sarah Lieving leads the cast as Catherine Deckert, with Jack Plotnick as Dr. William Marx and Devon Ogden as Wilson. Directed by Peter Paul Basler; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

The Vortex Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Vortex.

Vortex | Trailer | Jack Plotnick | Sarah Lieving | Ted Jonas | Peter Paul Basler
Cars

Cars in The Vortex

4 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV GMV and the Tank.

  • AM General HMMWV GMV in The Vortex AM General HMMWV GMV Important role
  • Tank in The Vortex Tank Important role
  • AM General M-35 in The Vortex AM General M-35 Minor role
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W126 in The Vortex 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W126 Background role
Details

The Vortex Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “The Vortex: Gate to Armegeddon” and “Big Bad Bugs”.

Also known as
  • The Vortex: Gate to Armegeddon
  • Big Bad Bugs
  • Великі погані жуки
  • Vortex - Beasts from Beyond
  • Вихор
  • สงครามอสูรล่าอสูร

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FAQ

The Vortex FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Vortex, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Vortex?

The Vortex runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Vortex released?

The Vortex was released in 2012.

Who directed The Vortex?

The Vortex was directed by Peter Paul Basler.

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Who is in the cast of The Vortex?

The Vortex stars Sarah Lieving as Catherine Deckert, Jack Plotnick as Dr. William Marx and Devon Ogden as Wilson, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Vortex have a post-credit scene?

No. The Vortex has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Vortex in?

The original language of The Vortex is German.

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