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. It is set in a dystopian future in which population control is enforced through a school aptitude test. Those who fail it are executed. The film recieved a lukewarm reception, though audience reception was more positive. Praise focused on the performances of Logan and Peyton, concept and intresting themes but was criticized for not taking full advantage of its premise.
| Director | Michael J. Gallagher |
| Produced by | Michael J. Gallagher, Jana Winternitz, Michael Wormser |
| Writer(s) | Michael Gallagher, Steve Greene |
| Starring | Logan Paul, Peyton List, Lia Marie Johnson, Calum Worthy, Matthew Glave, Michael Traynor, Stacey Dash |
| Music | Brandon Campbell |
| Cinematography | Greg Cotten |
| Edited by | Brian Ufberg |
| Production, company | Legendary Digital Media |
| Distributed by | YouTube Premium |
| Released | October 12, 2016 |
| Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
About The Thinning
Streamy nominated YouTube Red original movie about a dystopian future in which the population is controlled by the results of a high school test.
Achievement of The Thinning
The film marked the feature film debut for actor and former Vine star Logan Paul. The film is directed by Michael Gallagher.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Thinning
Films set in Austin, Texas.. Overpopulation fiction.. American science fiction thriller films.. Films set in the future.
Latest information about The Thinning updated on July 28 2021.
