In a society struggling with a resource crisis, the government enforces population control through a mandatory annual academic exam known as the .
The 2016 film The Thinning offers a chilling glimpse into a dystopian future where academic performance literally determines who lives and who dies. Directed by Michael Gallagher and released as a YouTube Red original, this thriller stars social media icons Logan Paul and Peyton List in a world plagued by overpopulation. The World of "The Thinning" The Thinning (2016)
Forced into an unlikely alliance, Blake and Laina must navigate a high-security facility to expose the conspiracy and bring down the corrupt administration. Cultural Impact and Reception In a society struggling with a resource crisis,
Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed. The World of "The Thinning" Forced into an
Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.