THE WILHELM SCREAM
The Wilhelm scream is a stock sound effect (a pre recorded sound effect to be used for several different entertainment purposes) that has been used in more than 200 films, beginning in a 1951 film "Distant Drums". The scream is often used when someone is shot, falls from a great height or is thrown in/from an explosion.
It's most likely voiced by singer/actor Sheb Wooley. The sound is named after a character Private Wilhelm in a 1953's western film "The Charge at Feather River" in which he gets shot with an arrow.
It's most likely voiced by singer/actor Sheb Wooley. The sound is named after a character Private Wilhelm in a 1953's western film "The Charge at Feather River" in which he gets shot with an arrow.
This sound effect became really popular and is featured in many cartoons, films, tv programmes and video games.
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