The History of the Wilhelm Scream

It's not uncommon to hear the same sound effects in more than one film. Think of it as stock footage. It saves time, and cuts down on production costs. But it's not as prominent as repeating a video clip. Most people may not realize it, but some of the most common sound effects were originally recorded as far back as the 1950s.

One example is the Wilhem Scream (contains violence).

*Video borrowed from Youtube*

I'll admit, I saw some of these films, but I could never put my finger on where I'd heard it before.