- At just two years old, CONNOR MCFARLAND goes in for a flu shot, but the doctor's poor hygiene causes the standard shot to morph into a strange serum that causes little boys to grow beast-like tendencies when taunted or angered.
- The Beast Factor short film is based off the book written by Michael Myles Hayes at the age of 6 years old. At just two years old, CONNOR MCFARLAND goes in for a flu shot with his parents, but the doctor's poor hygiene causes the standard shot to morph into a strange serum that causes little boys to grow beast-like tendencies when taunted or angered. Six years later, Connor is now is third grade and known to be the quietest in the 30-student classroom. After arriving late to class, he's subjected to relentless bullying from his peers, including name-calling, taunting, paper balls being thrown, just to name a few. Although their teacher MS. GARRETSON tries to stop the bullying, it always happens when her back faces the class. But soon, Connor reaches full rage, screams, and dives for the corner, where he plugs his ears and curls into himself. Although the biggest bully, JASON, suspects Connor is faking his anger to get attention, everyone else believes there's something more going on. Ms. Garretson attempts to console Connor, but they're forced to bring his big sister CASEY MCFARLAND in to help settle him down. She explains the truth about Connor's past and reveals that the only way for his full rage to disappear is to offer him some kind words. Immediately, the students compliment Connor on all his positive attributes. Even the nastiest bullies speak kindly to Conner as he slowly returns to normal. Ms. Garretson ends the day by asking the students about the valuable lesson they have learned, as they stop treating Connor differently for simply being different.
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