The tale is characterised by violence, gore and blood-letting. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend-and gets the chance to become a legend himself. Jack the giant killer Published by George Routledge and sons in 1865 'Jack the Giant Killer' is a Cornish fairy tale and legend about a young adult who slays a number of bad giants during King Arthur's reign. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Jack the Giant Slayer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants.
But it wasn’t until the 18th century that the heroic exploits of this local farmers son found their way into the national consciousness, and thereafter, onto a worldwide stage. Here’s the official synopsis for Jack the Giant Slayer: Tales of Jack the giant killer have swirled around the eerily beautiful Cornish coastline for nigh on six hundred years. In addition, the studio has provided the visiting sites with seven new images including new shots of Ewan McGregor, Nicholas Hoult, and the giants.