[VIDEO] The Wilhelm Scream

The Wilhelm Scream

Every movie blogger is obligated to devote a post to The Wilhelm Scream AT LEAST once in their lives. And they’re all pretty much the same: A quote from wikipedia, the compilation video on YouTube, and the latest movie they found it in. This post is a little different. Starting last year I started collecting Wilhelm Screams, planning on making a video showing some favorites. That project spiraled out of control, and the result is a (pretty) complete collection.

A Little History

Chances are you’ve heard The Wilhelm Scream many, many times in your life. The Wilhelm Scream is a popular stock scream used in countless films, tv shows, and video games. It was recorded in 1951 for Distant Drums, but found it’s infamy when sound magician Ben Burtt snuck it into the films he was working on, especially Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

Note: There are different takes of the Wilhelm Scream from the original recording. The most popular version is take 4, but you will hear other versions as well.

Contest

If you think you can name ALL of the films that are used in this video IN chronological order, email me at cinexcellence-at-gmail-dot-com to enter the contest. (Note: If it’s used multiple times in one movie, just mention the movie once) Put “Wilhelm Scream Contest” in the subject line of your email and include your name and United States mailing address.

The person who has the most correct answers within one week’s time will be rewarded with one movie that uses the Wilhelm Scream (Under $30 value) on Amazon.com

PS – I heard The Wilhelm Scream in Paul a few weeks ago.