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The Wilhelm Scream
How a sound effect became the ultimate movie in-joke, appearing in hundreds of films, from the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises to the likes of Toy Story and Reservoir Dogs.
How a sound effect conquered cinema, appearing in hundreds of films from the 1950s to now. Lend us your ears, as Inside Cinema listens out for the ultimate movie in-joke, the Wilhelm Scream, in countless beloved classics, from the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises to the likes of Toy Story, Reservoir Dogs and Beauty and the Beast.
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