Movies Similar to Equus (1977)

	Robert R.

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The story follows the psychoanalysis and treatment of a young male who is emotionally scarred by random childhood traumas and maladjustments resulting from unrelated events during his growing up. As his way of reconciling these mental barriers to sanity, he has developed a deviant sexual connection with horses and concerns with religious overtones. He acts out his inner turmoil through sexually charged, quasi-religious rituals of his own creation kept secret throughout his adolescence. Once his aberrant behavior is revealed after an atrocious act committed by the young man, he becomes the subject for a phychiatrist's study. This is a story of discovery of the odd unpredictability of the mind and how it can adapt in unimaginable ways. Richard Burton is at the peak of his career as the psychiatrist. He makes this outrageous story feel real and true with his superb acting. Every performance in this is spot-on. It's a wonderful production. A crazy, interesting classic.

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	Glenda A.

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Very strange & hard to follow movie. Richard Burton was good, but the boy he was helping was unusual. You have to really pay attention to this one!

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	Thomas C.

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OK, where do I start? The fact that I fell asleep the five times that I watched it. Yes, it is that boring. The only good thing was seeing Peter Firth nude, but even that isn't worth watching the movie for. Also, I cannot take watching any animals getting hurt in any way whatsoever. People yes, animals, no! Simply dreadful!

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