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The Thinning

Genre
Thriller
Running Time
81 Minutes
Released
12 October, 2016
The Thinning

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.