Intensity
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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John C. McGinley
Edgler Foreman Vess
Tori Paul
Ariel Delane
Molly Parker
Chyna Shepherd
Blu Mankuma
Ethan Trevaine
Lori Triolo
Lori
Brent Stait
Jim Woltz
Piper Laurie
Miriam Braynard
Deanna Milligan
Laura Templeton
Kavan Smith
Jack Templeton
Alex Diakun
Mr. John Q. Citizen
Alf Humphreys
George Jespersen (as Alfred E. Humphreys)
Gillian Barber
Chairperson
Jerry Wasserman
Head of the Hospital
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Simoneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Tolkin
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Intensity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Simoneau
Stephen Tolkin, Dean R. Koontz
George S. Clinton
David Franco
Michael D. Ornstein
Dean R. Koontz, Preston Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Simoneau
Director
Stephen Tolkin
Screenplay
J.J. Makaro
Stunt Coordinator
Preston Fischer
Producer
David Franco
Director of Photography
Michael D. Ornstein
Editor
Ian D. Thomas
Production Design
Trish Keating
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Intensity
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What is Intensity 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 directed Intensity?
Intensity was directed by Yves Simoneau.
Who stars in Intensity?
The principal cast of Intensity includes John C. McGinley, Tori Paul, Molly Parker, Blu Mankuma, Lori Triolo.
When was Intensity released and how long is it?
Intensity was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Intensity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Intensity was composed by George S. Clinton.
Is Intensity based on a book or true story?
Intensity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dean R. Koontz".