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The Thinning
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The Thinning

2016-10-12 · 84 min · ★ 6.6

Thriller · Drama · Horror

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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Directors
Michael J. Gallagher
Production companies
Cinemand, Kids At Play, YouTube Originals, Legendary Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 100,000

Top Cast

Logan PaulLogan PaulBlake Redding
Peyton ListPeyton ListLaina Michaels
Lia Marie JohnsonLia Marie JohnsonEllie Harper
Calum WorthyCalum WorthyKellan Woods
Ryan WhitneyRyan WhitneySarah Foster
Michael TraynorMichael TraynorMason King
Stacey DashStacey DashKendra Birch
Matthew GlaveMatthew GlaveGovernor Redding
Robert GantRobert GantVince Davi
Kiersten WarrenKiersten WarrenBarbara Michaels
Jana GallagherJana GallagherMs. Cole
Patrick O'SullivanMr. Glass
Amy PaffrathAmy PaffrathWendy Banks
Jeff CorbettJeff CorbettVictor Woods
Laura HarringLaura HarringGeorgina Preston
Aria Lyric LeabuAria Lyric LeabuCorrine Michaels
Marcel NahapetianMarcel NahapetianJoey Michaels
David A. CooperDavid A. CooperTed Grover
Steven CoxSteven CoxWade Freeman
Kurt CaceresHank

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