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The Thinning (2016)

2016-10-12 · 1h 30m · EN
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Only the smartest will survive

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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Michael J. GallagherDirector, WriterSteve GreeneWriter
Budget
$100K

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Peyton ListPeyton ListLaina MichaelsLogan PaulLogan PaulBlake ReddingMatthew GlaveMatthew GlaveGov. Dean ReddingStacey DashStacey DashKendra BirchLia Marie JohnsonLia Marie JohnsonEllie HarperRyan WhitneyRyan WhitneySarah FosterMichael TraynorMichael TraynorMason KingCalum WorthyCalum WorthyKellan WoodsRobert GantRobert GantVince DaviKiersten WarrenKiersten WarrenBarbara MichaelsAmy PaffrathAmy PaffrathWendy BanksJeff CorbettJeff CorbettVictor Woods

Keywords

DystopiaHigh schoolConspiracyEugenicsAptitude testMeritocracy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityDystopia · High School · ConspiracyDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference232349Actor preference25852 · 64960 · 46499

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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.

How long is The Thinning?

The Thinning has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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