The Thinning (2016) May 2026

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

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

They find evidence that the test scores are manipulated to protect the children of the wealthy and powerful. Every year, students who score in the bottom

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

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.

Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.