Movie Sphere HQ on Instagram: "Movie: The Thinning (2016) (Thriller / Sci-Fi) 1h 24min Director: Michael J. Gallagher Cast: Lauren Holly, Calum Worthy, and Lia Marie Johnson Description: "The Thinning" is set in a dystopian future where population control is enforced through a rigorous academic testing system. In this society, students must pass a mandatory test; those who fail are "thinned" out, leading to dire consequences. The story follows two high school students, Blair (Lia Marie Johnson)