The Xvid encoding format was popular in the early 2000s, which suggests that the DVD was ripped and shared online during this time period. This was also a time of rapid growth for peer-to-peer file sharing networks and online communities, which facilitated the spread of ripped and pirated content.
The film itself is a late-night cable staple: directed by Lee Stanley, starring Shannon Whirry (the queen of 90s erotic thrillers) and Michael Christian. The plot—a fashion model kidnapped by a deranged fan who attempts to “purify” her—is pure DTV fodder.