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A , horror movie: .
Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly
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Only the smartest will survive
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.
Dystopian ThrillerPopulation ControlHigh School ConspiracyAptitude TestFuturistic SocietyPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryFast-Paced PlotTeen Protagonists
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Is The Thinning worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.3).
Is there a sequel to The Thinning?
- The Thinning (2016)
- The Thinning: New World Order (2018)
Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Thinning: New World Order (2018).
Will The Thinning scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 7.
What tropes does The Thinning use?
Corrupt PoliticianCrapsack WorldDressing as the EnemyEvil TeacherPlayful HackerOutliving One's OffspringI Was Beaten by a GirlHollywood HackingKill the PoorTake That!Abusive ParentsCPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliableand 24 more
TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Corrupt Politician, Crapsack World, and Dressing as the Enemy.