Forced into an unlikely alliance, Blake and Laina must navigate a high-security facility to expose the conspiracy and bring down the corrupt administration. Cultural Impact and Reception
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)
Students have just two hours to complete the test on tablets, and all results are final. Conspiracy and Resistance Forced into an unlikely alliance, Blake and Laina
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 World of "The Thinning" Students have just