Zac Hobson (Bruno Lawrence) is a scientist working for Delenco, part of an
international consortium working on "Project Flashlight", an experiment to
create a global energy grid. He awakens abruptly; when he turns on his radio,
he is unable to receive any transmissions. Zac gets dressed and drives into the
deserted city. Investigating a fire, he discovers the wreckage of a passenger jet,
but there are no bodies, only empty seats...