Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.
The Thinning resonated with audiences by satirizing the extreme pressure young people face regarding standardized testing and college admissions. 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 The Thinning (2016)
They find evidence that the test scores are manipulated to protect the children of the wealthy and powerful.
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" Administered to students from first through twelfth grade
Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed.
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. Cultural Impact and Reception They find evidence that
Students have just two hours to complete the test on tablets, and all results are final. Conspiracy and Resistance