Welcome to a curated list of disaster films that focus on the hotel industry. These films not only entertain but also offer a glimpse into the chaos that can ensue when disaster strikes in the hospitality sector. From natural calamities to human-made crises, these movies showcase the resilience and vulnerability of hotel staff and guests. Whether you're a fan of edge-of-your-seat action or dramatic storytelling, this collection promises to keep you glued to your screen.
The Hurricane (1937)
Description: Although an older film, it includes scenes in a hotel where characters seek shelter from a hurricane, providing a historical perspective on hotel disasters.
Fact: The film was one of the first to use real footage of a hurricane, captured during the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane in Florida.
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The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Description: Although primarily about a ship, the aftermath of the disaster sees survivors taking refuge in a hotel-like setting within the capsized vessel, making it a unique take on the hotel disaster theme.
Fact: The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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The Towering Inferno (1974)
Description: This classic disaster film features a towering skyscraper that houses a luxury hotel, which catches fire during its grand opening. The film captures the panic, heroism, and tragedy as guests and staff attempt to escape the inferno.
Fact: The film was a box office hit and won three Oscars. It was one of the first films to be released as a "blockbuster" with a simultaneous wide release.
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Deep Impact (1998)
Description: While the disaster is global, a key scene involves a hotel where people gather to watch the comet's impact, turning the hotel into a microcosm of human reactions to impending doom.
Fact: The film was released in the same year as another comet/asteroid disaster film, "Armageddon."
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The Perfect Storm (2000)
Description: The hotel scenes in this film depict the anxious wait of the families of the fishermen caught in the storm, highlighting the hotel's role as a gathering place during crises.
Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, which itself was inspired by real events.
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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Description: While not exclusively about a hotel, a significant portion of the film takes place in a New York hotel where guests and staff are trapped during a sudden onset of an ice age. The hotel becomes a fortress against the elements.
Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber.
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The Finest Hours (2016)
Description: This film, while primarily about a Coast Guard rescue, includes scenes in a hotel where the crew's families wait out the storm, showcasing the hotel as a place of tension and waiting.
Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 1952 Pendleton rescue off the coast of Cape Cod.
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)
Description: This British film features a hotel as one of the settings where journalists and others gather as the world faces a nuclear disaster, making it a unique entry in the hotel disaster genre.
Fact: The film uses a non-linear narrative, with scenes from before and after the disaster interwoven.
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Hard Rain (1998)
Description: Set during a massive flood, this film focuses on a group of people, including hotel staff, who must navigate through rising waters to survive. The hotel becomes a central location for the unfolding drama.
Fact: The film was shot in various locations to simulate the flooding, including a specially built set in Huntington Park, California.
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Hotel Mumbai (2018)
Description: Based on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, this film focuses on the staff and guests of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during the terrorist siege, showcasing their bravery and the hotel's role in the crisis.
Fact: The film was shot in Adelaide, Australia, with the hotel recreated to look like the Taj Mahal Palace.
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