[UPDATED] SKIN TRADE Gets New VOD, Premiere And Theatrical Release Dates

It won't be long before director Ekchai Uekrongtham's upcoming international thriller, Skin Trade, finally makes its way to theaters. Initially conceived by lead actor Dolph Lundgren, the film itself has since taken on a new identity through social media as production began at the top of last year courting action fans with the intent to entertain, but with a story based on the actor's own acknowledgement of the afflicting nature of human trafficking at a global scale.

Having already touched base with the mainstream media via CNN, I'd say the production is slowly and progressively accomplishing its goals on both fronts, in addition to teasing a meaty cast of action stars including international action star, Tony Jaa as the film marks his second run in an English language production following the April 3 release of Furious 7.

Although Skin Trade ,still hadn't had a release date prior to presenting a full trailer as of last year along with its acquisition by Magnolia Pictures. At least now, that seems to have changed as we may now guarantee ourselves a North American limited theatrical release currently set for May 8, 2015 (according to Box Office Mojo), preceeded by a premium VOD release on April 23 and a premiere at the Egyptian Theatre on May 6.

SYNOPSIS:

New Jersey detective, Nick Cassidy (Dolph Lundgren) heads to Bangkok where he teams up with Thai detective, Tony Vitayakui (Tony Jaa) to hunt down Viktor Dragovic (Ron Perlman) and destroy his human trafficking network. Nick had inadvertently killed Dragovic's son in a sting operation on the New Jersey docks, and Dragovic responded by attempting to kill Nick and his family. Nick miraculously survived the brutal attack, but his wife and daughter were killed. With nothing but vengeance to live for, Nick and Tony traverse their way through the Bangkok underworld in search of the elusive Dragovic. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Eddie Reed (Michael Jai White) is sent in to bring Nick home. But as the crossfire ensues, Nick has to determine who his true allies are.

An official trailer still awaits via Magnolia. In the meantime, watch the latest trailer below!

H/T: City On Fire