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.
In a dystopian future, the world's population is strictly controlled through a mandatory aptitude test administered to high school students. Those who fail the test are eliminated. Two students, Blake and Laina, discover a conspiracy behind the tests and must fight for survival and expose the truth before they too are thinned.
The Thinning received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its ambitious concept and suspenseful moments, while others criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and low-budget execution. Audience reception was somewhat more favorable, particularly among fans of young adult dystopian fiction.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Thinning' to be an engaging and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller, appreciating its suspenseful plot and the exploration of its unique dystopian concept. Some viewers felt the film could have benefited from a larger budget and more character development, but overall, it was considered a solid entry in the genre.
The film was originally released as a YouTube Red (now YouTube Premium) original movie, marking one of the early high-profile original films for the platform.
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