The Thinning: New World Order

"Believe the conspiracy"

2018 1h 29m EN

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Synopsis

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Blake Redding is trapped in this dark room wanting to protect his love so the only thing he will do is escape like no failed student has done before.

“Believe the conspiracy”

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Cast

Logan Paul
Blake Redding
Peyton List
Laina Michaels
Lia Marie Johnson
Ellie Harper
Calum Worthy
Kellan Woods
Charles Melton
Cage
Michael Traynor
Mason King
Rome Flynn
Jack
Laura Harring
Georgina Preston

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael J. Gallagher
Writers: Michael J. Gallagher, Steve Greene
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Thinning Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael J. Gallagher, shot by Greg Cotten. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Logan Paul and Peyton List and Lia Marie Johnson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Believe the conspiracy".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7764650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael J. Gallagher directs. Greg Cotten behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 8 years ago.
4Part of the "The Thinning Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Michael J. Gallagher, shot by Greg Cotten. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Logan Paul and Peyton List and Lia Marie Johnson carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Believe the conspiracy".
8IMDB entry: tt7764650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Greg Cotten
Production design: Tye Whipple
Costume design: Pheobe Boynton
Runtime: 89 min · 1h 29m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $2,000,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: The Thinning: New World Order (2018)

Part of

The Thinning Collection

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.

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Michael J. Gallagher

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Alunauwie2025-09-18
★ 5/10
The Thinning: New World Order continues the dystopian tale of a deadly student testing program but fails to match the tension and focus of its predecessor, relying too heavily on side plots and unnecessary scenes that dilute its core message. The narrative feels fragmented, with Blake’s romance overshadowing the more compelling investigative thread led by Laina. With an open ending and an uncertain sequel, the film leaves viewers hoping the next installment will return to the gripping intensity of the original. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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