Intensity (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1997, Intensity is a thriller, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Yves Simoneau, running about 186 minutes.
What it’s about. Chyna Shepherd is a twenty-six-year-old psychology student who survived an extremely troubled past. While visiting Laura Templeton's house, a farm in the Napa Valley. A serial killer named Edgler Foreman Vess breaks into the house, killing Laura and her parents. Chyna survives, but she learns of Vess's captive: a girl, just as innocent as Chyna, trapped in Vess's home far from the Napa Valley.
Who’s in it. Intensity stars John C. McGinley as Edgler Foreman Vess, Molly Parker as Chyna Shepherd, Blu Mankuma as Ethan Trevaine and Lori Triolo as Lori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Intensity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intensity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intensity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intensity (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Intensity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Intensity worth watching?
- Intensity holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Intensity?
- Intensity stars John C. McGinley, Molly Parker, Blu Mankuma, Lori Triolo and Brent Stait.
- When was Intensity released?
- Intensity was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.
