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Director: Michael J. Gallagher
Cast: Logan Paul, Peyton List, Lia Marie Johnson, Calum Worthy
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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Thinning, a 2016 thriller directed by Michael J. Gallagher, received mixed reviews from critics. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where a high-school aptitude test determines population control, the film follows two students who uncover a larger conspiracy behind the test. While the premise received some praise, the execution was divisive among critics.
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Fans of thrilling, high-concept sci-fi stories will enjoy 'The Thinning' (2016), directed by Michael J. Gallagher, with its intriguing premise of a post-apocalyptic future where a high-school aptitude test dictates population control. The film blends elements of drama, horror, and suspense as the two leads uncover a larger conspiracy behind the test.
The Thinning is a 2016 American social science fiction thriller web film directed by Michael Gallagher and starring Logan Paul, Peyton List, Lia Marie Johnson, Calum Worthy, Matthew Glave, Michael Traynor, and Stacey Dash. The film is set in a dystopian future in which population control is enforced through a school aptitude test; those who fail it are executed.
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