Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.
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)
Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed. Administered to students from first through twelfth grade
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 son of the Governor