The Thinning: New World Order
The Thinning: New World Order

The Thinning: New World Order

2018Movie89 minEnglish

Blake Redding is trapped in this dark room wanting to protect his love so the only thing he will do is escape like no failed student has done before.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Michael GallagherGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where the government controls population growth through a brutal aptitude test called The Thinning, two students uncover a conspiracy that threatens to plunge the world into further chaos. As they fight for survival and seek the truth behind the system, they must confront the architects of this oppressive regime. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as they attempt to expose the dark secrets of the New World Order.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on horror tropes as weaknesses. While some acknowledged its attempt to expand on the lore of its predecessor, the execution was frequently seen as lacking. Audience reception was mixed, with some fans of the original appreciating the continuation of the story, while others found it disappointing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for attempting to build upon the original film's premise.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and uninspired character development.
  • Seen as a formulaic sci-fi thriller that doesn't offer many new ideas.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their summary is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 2016 Netflix original movie 'The Thinning', and was also released exclusively on YouTube Premium.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

The Thinning: New World Order continues the dystopian tale of a deadly student testing program but fails to match the tension and focus of its predecessor, relying too heavily on side plots and unnecessary scenes that dilute its core messag...