Excellent adaptation.

The first must-see film of the year.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Excellent job all around. Knowing the budget, I was stunned by the production values. Low budget filmmakers should definitely watch this; it is proof that it is the combination of writer, director, actors and DP that make a film and not necessarily the budget. I believe the horror genre is particular difficult--especially with limited funds. The suspense factor was perfect -- keeping one glued and wondering what was around the next corner. Most importantly, "characterization" was present, which is so often lacking in low budget horror films (and high budget truth be known). These particular filmmakers clearly know how to bring it all together and make it work. Kudos.

The film was a pleasant surprise.Unlike most current horror films in which the special effects carry the film this drama is a flashback to the older movies when acting was the most important factor of a movie. The believable dialog between the teen characters worked well. Also, because the film did not constantly show gore the actors and actresses maintained the suspense by their facial and body language. I too saw The Descent and enjoyed the special effects but can't clearly remember the characters unlike this film. The flashback at the beginning set the atmosphere for the main Hispanic character's fear in confronting her childhood "demon". This also made her struggles and heroism to escape the cave's confines more dramatic.

I think this is a very complete movie. You can find romance, you're gonna laugh, you're gonna be scared. A very well done job with new actors and with a really low budget. You can tell they all worked really hard for this. This was the first time for Adam Shlachter directing. Congrats to him!. This movie shows that you don't need thousands and thousand of dollars to do a good film. You just need a good team. Director, actors, etc. and of course a good and authentic script. I think it has a very creative and humorist script although it's a movie. Special effects did a really good job. Don't miss it. Loved the ending! It keeps the option open for a second part!

"The Oakley Seven" is an excellent satire of horror film archetypes: The heroine, Ana Maria, a Mexican immigrant with a dark past. The love interest, Zeke, the rebel without a cause. The blonde bombshell, Jessica, the hot girl with an attitude. The troubled soul, Anthony, who hides behind his gangster persona. The cocky athlete, Jock, whose only goal is to get laid with his clueless girlfriend, Cosmo. Finally, the nerd, Janice, whose love for her teacher, Whitney, prevents the truth from coming out. This film is unlike most modern-day horror films, which rely too much on hyper-violent gore and not enough on characters. Great job!