Thinning (2016): The

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

They find evidence that the test scores are manipulated to protect the children of the wealthy and powerful. The Thinning (2016)

Students have just two hours to complete the test on tablets, and all results are final. Conspiracy and Resistance 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 . Conspiracy and Resistance In a society struggling with

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"

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

Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.