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The Thinning

Name: The Thinning
Director: Michael J. Gallagher
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Released: 2016
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Logan Paul, Peyton List, Lia Marie Johnson, Calum Worthy, Ryan Whitney

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.

2016 · Directed by Michael J. Gallagher · 84 min · Thriller · Drama · Horror · 8 frames

Tagline

Only the smartest will survive

Crew

Written by: Michael J. Gallagher, Steve Greene
Cinematography: Greg Cotten
Edited by: Brian Ufberg
Music: Brandon Campbell
Production design: Alec Contestabile
Produced by: Michael J. Gallagher, Jana Gallagher, Michael Wormser

Cast

Logan Paul as Blake Redding
Peyton List as Laina Michaels
Lia Marie Johnson as Ellie Harper
Calum Worthy as Kellan Woods
Ryan Whitney as Sarah Foster
Michael Traynor as Mason King
Stacey Dash as Kendra Birch
Matthew Glave as Governor Redding
Robert Gant as Vince Davi
Kiersten Warren as Barbara Michaels

Production

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studios: Cinemand, Kids At Play, YouTube Originals, Legendary Pictures
Budget: $100,000
Themes: high school, dystopia, conspiracy, eugenics, aptitude test, meritocracy

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