The Thinning

The Thinning

Only the smartest will survive

2016 · 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.

Directed by Michael J. Gallagher · Written by Michael J. Gallagher

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