A vibrant, empathetic teen drama that visualizes the chaotic landscape of schizophrenia through swirling ink and intrusive avatars. It balances the terror of losing one's mind with the warm, grounding comfort of first love and culinary creation.
Words on Bathroom Walls
"If you can't trust your mind, trust your heart."
Director:
Thor Freudenthal
Cast:
Charlie Plummer, Molly Parker, Walton Goggins, Andy Garcia, Taylor Russell
Drama
Romance
Budget:
$8,000,000
Box Office:
$3,151,849
Words on Bathroom Walls - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Never Been Kissed
Adam and Maya watch this 1999 Drew Barrymore film at an outdoor screening. It mirrors the theme of hiding one's true identity in a high school setting.
Harry Potter Reference
Adam compares his hearing of voices to Harry Potter hearing the basilisk in The Chamber of Secrets. It highlights how pop culture frames hearing voices as 'magic' while reality treats it as illness.
The Chainsmokers Cameo (Music)
The band's music (e.g., 'Push My Luck', 'Somebody') features heavily, serving as a sonic signature for the film's modern teen atmosphere.