Horse Girl delves into themes of mental health via the story of Sarah, brought to life with considerable force by Alison Brie, who also contributed to writing the movie from her own lived experiences. The film offers a disorienting and deeply affecting experience, marked by uncertainty, suspicion, and questions about who she is, finishing on an unresolved note that invites speculation. Featuring striking imagery, not…

I came out of “Horse Girl” feeling really let down; it seems like an unusual and unfortunate stumble for Jeff Baena, who directed “Life After Beth” and “Joshy.” The initial portion of the film has a peculiar appeal, but then it shifts into something else entirely, and not in a good way. Any positive feelings created by the story’s strange nature are lost when events take an inexplicable turn. It's a dark movie that b…