The Poseidon Adventure (1972) was the blueprint for the modern disaster-movie era, featuring massive upside-down sets, physically demanding stunts, and one of Gene Hackman’s most intense performances. Shelley Winters trained for months to perform her underwater scene herself, earning an Oscar nomination in the process. It’s a survival story that still feels urgent, human, and overwhelming... and it all takes place on New Year’s Eve. | Midnight Movie Snack