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The Thinning

The Thinning

Only the smartest will survive

20166.71h 24m

Overview

In a post-apocalyptic future where population control is dictated by a high-school aptitude test, two students discover the test is smoke and mirrors hiding a larger conspiracy.

Directed by Michael J. Gallagher
Written by Michael J. Gallagher, Steve Greene
Produced by Michael J. Gallagher, Jana Gallagher, Michael Wormser
Box OfficeBudget: $100K0

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Top Cast

Logan Paul

Logan Paul

Blake Redding

Peyton List

Peyton List

Laina Michaels

Lia Marie Johnson

Lia Marie Johnson

Ellie Harper

Calum Worthy

Calum Worthy

Kellan Woods

Ryan Whitney

Ryan Whitney

Sarah Foster

Michael Traynor

Michael Traynor

Mason King

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash

Kendra Birch

Matthew Glave

Matthew Glave

Governor Redding

Robert Gant

Robert Gant

Vince Davi

Kiersten Warren

Kiersten Warren

Barbara Michaels

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Themes & Keywords

high schooldystopiaconspiracyeugenicsaptitude testmeritocracy

About The Thinning

The Thinning is a thriller, drama, horror film released in 2016 exploring themes of high school, dystopia, conspiracy, eugenics, aptitude test, meritocracy. Directed by Michael J. Gallagher, it stars Logan Paul, Peyton List, Lia Marie Johnson. In a post-apocalyptic future where population control is dictated by a high-school aptitude test, two students discover the test is smoke and mirrors hiding a larger conspiracy.

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