2007-01-21 10:13:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
From the wikipedia:
"The Wilhelm scream is a stock sound effect first used in 1951 for the movie Distant Drums. The scream was most likely vocalized by actor-singer Sheb Wooley, who later had a number one pop hit with the novelty song "Purple People Eater." It has been featured in dozens of movies since. Alongside a certain recording of the cry of the Red-tailed Hawk, the "Universal telephone ring"[1], the "Charlie Brown fall," the Goofy holler and "Castle thunder," it is probably one of the most well-known cinematic sound clichés."
2007-01-21 10:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bears 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a scream which is used in the Star Wars films. Its normally when someone is falling to their death. Its a high pitched scream which happens in each of the films.
How it got its name, I don't know.
2007-01-21 10:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mike T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋