The Thinning: New World Order

The Thinning: New World Order

Year: 2018

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael J. Gallagher

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In a dystopian future, humanity faces a population control crisis threatening its existence. To combat this, drastic measures are implemented, including mandatory contraception and the euthanasia of the elderly. The story explores the consequences of these policies and the fight for survival in a world struggling to maintain order.

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Timeline & Setting – The Thinning: New World Order (2018)

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Time period

Near-present day

Set in the weeks leading up to a presidential election, the film blends contemporary politics with a near-future corporate conspiracy. It follows events eight months after the prior film, adding urgency as public trust erodes. The timeframe emphasizes rapid information battles, government crackdowns, and dramatic escapes that shape the fate of the nation.

Location

Texas, USA, Assuru Global facility, BNC News

The story unfolds across a tense American landscape centered in Texas, where a shadowy corporation runs a fake campus operation and a governor seeks to consolidate power. The labor camps and remote desert outposts provide a stark backdrop for political maneuvering, covert missions, and high-stakes escapes. Media hubs like BNC News become focal points for truth-seeking and propaganda alike.

🏙️ Dystopian city 🏭 Industrial campus

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:04

Main Characters – The Thinning: New World Order (2018)

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Laina Michaels (Peyton List)

A determined student who becomes central to exposing the conspiracy. Initially hesitant to support Governor Redding, she grows into a relentless investigator who threads through political intrigue and dangerous secrets.

🎯 Determined 🧠 Strategic 🔍 Investigative

Governor Dean Redding (Matthew Glave)

A pragmatic politician using public trust to shore up power and pursue the presidency. He orchestrates a crackdown on conspirators and manipulates media narratives to maintain control.

🗳️ Political 🧪 Calculated 🗝️ Secretive

Jack (Rome Flynn)

An Assuru Global security guard who becomes a bridge between the regime and the resistance. Loyal but with a nuanced sense of danger, he helps guide covert operations.

🧭 Loyal 🕵️ Resourceful ⚔️ Calculated

Blake Redding (Logan Paul)

Believed dead by the public, he is kept in a slave-labor facility and endures harsh conditions while forming a fragile bond with Ellie. His fate underscores the cost of resistance.

🧱 Resilient 🗡️ Tenacious 🧭 Secretive

Ellie Harper (Lia Marie Johnson)

A prisoner who rekindles a relationship with Blake and becomes a critical part of the escape plan. Courageous and determined, she helps spark a wider rebellion.

🎗️ Brave 🕊️ Compassionate 🧪 Calculated

Kellan Woods (Calum Worthy)

A whistleblower who uncovers the truth about Assuru Global’s fake campus operation and reveals the involvement of the TXPak supply chain. His findings push the investigation forward.

🕵️ Investigative 🧭 Courageous 🗣️ Rebellious

Georgina Preston (Laura Harring)

A powerful political operator who leads a sweeping crackdown on conspirators. She embodies the regime’s ruthless pursuit of control and surveillance.

👑 Powerful 🛰️ Surveillance 🧭 Calculated

Corrine Michaels (Aria Lyric Leabu)

A member of the Michaels family targeted during the extraction operation. Her role in the escape plot reveals the personal stakes of the conspiracy.

👧 Family 🧭 Strategic 🛡️ Protective

Joey Michaels (Marcel Nahapetian)

Corrine’s ally who is pulled into the country-extraction plans. His presence adds to the sense of a broader conspiracy affecting families.

🧩 Loyal ⚔️ Impulsive 🛡️ Protective

Agent Morris (Presciliana Esparolini)

A government/security operative who betrays Laina and aligns with the conspiracy. Her actions heighten the stakes for truth-seekers.

🕵️‍♀️ Betrayal 🧭 Calculated 🗡️ Ruthless

Wendy Banks (Amy Paffrath)

A key contact at BNC News who doubts initial theories but ultimately helps push the exposed truth by handling the crucial drive.

🗞️ Media 🧭 Connective 🛡️ Supportive

Ms. Cole (Jana Gallagher)

Laina’s teacher who initially guides her toward truth but also arranges to extract Corrine and Joey allegedly to safety, revealing conflicting loyalties.

🧭 Mentor 🕊️ Protective 🧪 Calculated

Mason King (Michael Traynor)

The relentless pursuer chasing Blake and Ellie through the desert. His pursuit showcases the ruthless side of enforcement.

🏃‍♂️ Pursuer 🔨 Ruthless 🗡️ Violent

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:04

Major Themes – The Thinning: New World Order (2018)

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🗳️ Politics

The plot centers on elections, political maneuvering, and the manipulation of public opinion. Power brokers exploit democracy to preserve control, creating a fragile balance between legitimacy and tyranny. The characters test how far individuals will go to defend or dismantle a system.

🏭 Oppression

Corporate interests weaponize loyalty and labor, turning students into unwilling workers in a censorship-laden regime. The labor camps reveal the human cost of a system that values efficiency over dignity. Resistance grows from those who reject the exploitation.

🔎 Investigation

A web of betrayal and truth-seeking drives the story: whistleblowers, digital drives, and covert alliances converge as characters uncover the conspiracy. The pursuit of evidence pits individuals against a powerful network that will do anything to stay hidden. The truth demands sacrifice and risk.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:04

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