Vortex (1981)
Directed by Beth B. / Scott B.
Sub-Genres - Detective Film, Post-Noir (Modern Noir) |
Release Date - Sep 1, 1982 (USA - Unknown), Sep 1, 1982 (USA) |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Linda Rasmussen
Scott B and Beth B, successful makers of short, experimental films made The Vortex an attempt at a "camp" film with a pessimistic "noirish" atmosphere. The detective Lunch (Lydia Lunch, a popular underground musician and poet) investigates a band of corporate businessman who seek government defense contracts through real "corporate wars" and the manipulation of politicians.
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Keywords
business, detective, espionage, paranoia
Attributes
Cult Film
