Thinning (2016) — The

In a society struggling with a resource crisis, the government enforces population control through a mandatory annual academic exam known as the .

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)

Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed. In a society struggling with a resource crisis,

Students have just two hours to complete the test on tablets, and all results are final. Conspiracy and Resistance The Thinning (2016)

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