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The Wilhelm's revival came from Star Wars series sound designer Ben Burtt, who tracked down the original recording (which he found as a studio reel labeled "Man being eaten by alligator"). Although Distant Drums was the first known use of the sound, Burtt named it after "Pvt. Wilhelm", a minor character who emitted the same scream in the 1953 film The Charge at Feather River.
You can listen to the Wilhelm scream here.
Originally recorded in 1951, this sound effect has appeared in numerous films and video games.
The Wilhelm Scream, a specific sound effect of a man crying out, was originally produced for the 1951 film Distant Drums. It has since become a ubiquitous sound effect in films, and has become a sort of inside joke for audio engineers and cinemaphiles. At least part of its popularity can be credited to sound designer Ben Burtt, who included it in every Star Wars and Indiana Jones movie. Its influence has more recently extended beyond films, and has appeared in a number of video games, from Twisted Metal 2 to more modern games like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Grand Theft Auto IV.The Wilhelm's revival came from Star Wars series sound designer Ben Burtt, who tracked down the original recording (which he found as a studio reel labeled "Man being eaten by alligator"). Although Distant Drums was the first known use of the sound, Burtt named it after "Pvt. Wilhelm", a minor character who emitted the same scream in the 1953 film The Charge at Feather River.
You can listen to the Wilhelm scream here.
Wilhelm Scream games
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Rogue Warrior released on Dec. 1, 2009 |
PS3, X360, PC | Rebellion |
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Assassin's Creed II released on Nov. 17, 2009 |
PC, X360, PS3 | Ubisoft Montreal Studios |
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Torchlight released on Oct. 27, 2009 |
MAC, PC | Runic Games |
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WET released on Sept. 15, 2009 |
X360, PS3 | Artificial Mind & Movement |
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Red Faction: Guerrilla released on June 2, 2009 |
X360, PS3, PC | Volition Incorporated, Reactor Zero |
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Bionic Commando released on May 18, 2009 |
X360, PC, PS3 | GRIN |
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Halo Wars released on March 3, 2009 |
X360 | Ensemble Studios |
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Dash of Destruction released on Dec. 17, 2008 |
XBLM | NinjaBee |
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Buccaneer: The Pursuit of Infamy released on Dec. 6, 2008 |
PC | Stickman Games |
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Saints Row 2 released on Oct. 14, 2008 |
PS3, X360, PC | Volition Incorporated |
| Concept Name: | Wilhelm Scream |
| Appears in: | 75 games |
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