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The Thinning

Name: The Thinning
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Released: 2016-10-12
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 6.6

★ 6,6 /10 (393 Votes)

2016 EN 84 min

Overview

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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Release date

12/10/2016

Votes

393

Popularity

1.1

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Genres

Thriller Drama Horror

Status

Released

Language

Runtime

84 min

Budget

$100,000

Logan Paul

Blake Redding

Peyton List

Laina Michaels

Lia Marie Johnson

Ellie Harper

Calum Worthy

Kellan Woods

Ryan Whitney

Sarah Foster

Michael Traynor

Mason King

Stacey Dash

Kendra Birch

Matthew Glave

Governor Redding

Robert Gant

Vince Davi

Kiersten Warren

Barbara Michaels

Jana Gallagher

Ms. Cole

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Patrick O'Sullivan

Mr. Glass

Amy Paffrath

Wendy Banks

Jeff Corbett

Victor Woods

Laura Harring

Georgina Preston

Aria Lyric Leabu

Corrine Michaels

Marcel Nahapetian

Joey Michaels

David A. Cooper

Ted Grover

Steven Cox

Wade Freeman

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Kurt Caceres

Hank

Sunkrish Bala

Dr. Prakash

Makeda Declet

Female DPC Guard

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Bernard X. Kopsho

Chuck Freeman

Sully Zack

Layne Vick

Steven Wash Jr.

Marcus Langley

Cooper J. Friedman

Nathan

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Alexa Rambarran

Preppy Girl

Adwin Brown

Preppy Guy

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Nikki Boyer

Political Expert

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Hunter Paris

Cheating Teen

Ramona Young

Adele

Frank Gerrish

Balding Teacher

Scott Broderick

Carl

Patrick Mulderrig

DPC Guard

Janna Cardia

Frustrated Parent

Laura Covelli

Friendly Teacher

Tara Platt

Animation Voice Over (voice)

Miles Elliot

Simon

Original Soundtrack

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The film offers a strong concept highlighting overpopulation and government control through a brutal academic elimination system. Though the idea is compelling, it reflects the flaws of programs tainted by political interest and inequality. Solid performances and tense sound design lead into an open ending that sets up its sequel effectively. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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