The year is 1914. 12-year-old Frank Thornton is walking home with Jean, his girlfriend, when their journey suddenly goes horribly awry. They become victims of a vicious attack, with Frank left to defend his girlfriend with the only thing at his disposal - a cheap plastic sword 26 years later, under the cloud of WWII, Frank and Jean become separated while scrambling to get to an air-raid shelter. In the corner of his eye, Frank catches a glimpse of a terrifying vision from his past. Turning to confirm his suspicion he almost runs over Peter, a young boy who is about to be the thing's next...