 John Spartan and his nemisis Simon Phoenix are imprisoned in cryogenic stasis. While in deep freeze John s brain is filled with a love of knitting while Simon gains knowledge in computers, weapons and fighting techniques. The police force of the future is incapable of apprehending Simon after he escapes and the department is forced to wake John. He must find his way in the totally different world he has awoken in while at the same time trying to find and capture Simon once and for all.