In an archetypal tale, the princesses are waiting for their knight in shining armor to rescue them in the tower of a castle guarded by beasts or dragons. But forget about medieval shields and swords, as Paramount recently revealed the trailer for an upcoming action movie dubbed a “modern violent tale” in which a man uses guns and his fighting prowess to save the love of his life from ruthless gangsters. Name Snag, Ben MillikenThe director’s film will debut digitally and in select theaters on April 28.

In addition to directing the upcoming film, Milliken will also play the role of a modern-day knight in shining armor in what appears to be a bloody affair filled with action, violence and just enough romance. Snag follows a lone wolf in Australia as he lives his life peacefully after seemingly walking away from the death of his significant other. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that the woman he thought was dead has been alive all along and held captive by someone who seems to want revenge on him.

The British actor and director has appeared in various films, including Run and shoot, Lake Alice, Sonora, Newcastle, block partyAnd Emerald Run. And this time, Milliken will sit in the director’s chair to star in a movie inspired by the script. Brent A. Tarnol. Along with Millikan, the upcoming action movie will also feature Jaime Camil (Jane Deva), Jeanette Aguilar Harris (Poker Face), CJ Perry Barnyashev (Cosmic sin), Sofia Castro (monster party), Johnny Beauchamp (Penny Dreadful), And Michelle Ortiz (This fool), with Millikan, Lamar BillupsAnd Doug Metzger production.

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Modern damsel in trouble

The damsel in distress trail has been used extensively throughout the history of cinema, and we can name many, but that’s a topic for another day. Apart from fairy tales, action movies also have the usual storyline where a woman waits for a man to rescue her. Bye Snag uses the same usual storyline, she promises blood and action, while a strong female character is also present, as seen in the trailer, where the woman wants revenge. But it is too early to guess how Snag will be on sale until it hits theaters and digitally on April 28.

In the meantime, you can watch the trailer and read the official synopsis below.

The Australian lone wolf’s peaceful existence is shattered when he learns that the woman he once loved and believed to be dead is alive and being held captive by ruthless gangsters. Now, to take on this dangerous criminal organization, he must find allies and break into a world of violence to save the love of his life in this gritty, modern-day violent tale.