Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed.
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)
In a society struggling with a resource crisis, the government enforces population control through a mandatory annual academic exam known as the . Every year, students who score in the bottom
The plot follows Blake Redding (Logan Paul), the son of the Governor, and Laina Michaels (Peyton List), a brilliant student, as they discover the horrifying truth behind the system. The World of "The Thinning" In a society