Vortex
Rod Taylor plays a United Nations bio-warfare disarmament expert whose lonely wife (Catherine Jourdan) has a steamy affair while she's away in France. But soon she finds out the hard way that her lover is not quite the charming and stable guy she thought he was, and starts to fear him and wonder about his true motives.
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Plot Summary
In a desolate future, a scientist invents a time machine. However, his initial experiments lead to a disastrous paradox, creating duplicates of himself and altering reality. He must then battle these monstrous versions of himself and race against time to prevent the complete unraveling of existence.
Critical Reception
Vortex is a cult classic of Spanish horror cinema, known for its bizarre premise and experimental nature. While its low-budget origins are evident, it has garnered a dedicated following for its unique blend of science fiction and horror elements and its ambitious, albeit flawed, execution.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and ambitious sci-fi horror concept.
- Noted for its experimental approach and surreal atmosphere.
- Criticized for its uneven pacing and low-budget production values.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult film, but those that exist tend to highlight its originality and mind-bending plot, while acknowledging its technical limitations.
Fun Fact
José Ramón Larraz, the director, was also known for his more mainstream horror films and directed 'Symptoms' (1974) in English before returning to Spain for 'Vortex'.
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