The original post: /r/movies by /u/FartingBob on 2024-05-18 20:00:56.
The Wilhelm Scream is a classic sound clip used since the 1950's when a character falls or dies. Depending on the context its either a funny nod to the audience from the sound crew or its a sound effect that completely pulls you out the film and shouldnt be used.
I was watching Dante's Peak yesterday. Near the end of the film there is a serious, emotional death scene that is completely ruined in that moment by using a wilhelm scream. I spent the next 5 minutes of the film being angry.
For those that have seen the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCQXqhvICUU
What's your case for worst use of the scream?
