The Thinning (2016) -

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

Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed. The Thinning (2016)

In a society struggling with a resource crisis, the government enforces population control through a mandatory annual academic exam known as the . Forced into an unlikely alliance, Blake and Laina

They find evidence that the test scores are manipulated to protect the children of the wealthy and powerful. They find evidence that the test scores are

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

The plot follows Blake Redding (Logan Paul), the son of the Governor, and Laina Michaels (Peyton List), a brilliant student, as they discover the horrifying truth behind the system.

The Thinning resonated with audiences by satirizing the extreme pressure young people face regarding standardized testing and college admissions. The Thinning (2016)