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The Thinning

The Thinning

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The Thinning

"Only the smartest will survive"

2016

1h 24m

6.6(382 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Horror

Overview

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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Starring

Logan Paul

Logan Paul

Blake Redding

Peyton List

Peyton List

Laina Michaels

Lia Marie Johnson

Lia Marie Johnson

Ellie Harper

Calum Worthy

Calum Worthy

Kellan Woods

Ryan Whitney

Ryan Whitney

Sarah Foster

Michael Traynor

Michael Traynor

Mason King

Stacey Dash

Stacey Dash

Kendra Birch

Matthew Glave

Matthew Glave

Governor Redding

Robert Gant

Robert Gant

Vince Davi

Kiersten Warren

Kiersten Warren

Barbara Michaels

Creative team

Directed by: Michael J. Gallagher
Written by: Michael J. Gallagher
Steve Greene
Produced by: Michael J. Gallagher
Jana Gallagher

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