The Thinning (2016) -

Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed.

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 Thinning (2016)

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. Every year, students who score in the bottom

In a society struggling with a resource crisis, the government enforces population control through a mandatory annual academic exam known as the . In a society struggling with a resource crisis,

The Thinning resonated with audiences by satirizing the extreme pressure young people face regarding standardized testing and college admissions. The Thinning (2016)

They find evidence that the test scores are manipulated to protect the children of the wealthy and powerful.

Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.