SuperfluousMoniker (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Lots of sound effects get reused in many movies, mostly generic stuff like doors opening, monster roars, people screaming, gunfire. As someone who plays a lot of video games I think it's easier to recognize it as the same sounds will get used in games. Just as an example, anyone who's played Warcraft 2 will probably recognize that the sounds the dragon units make are a very popular set of Hollywood 'monster growl' stock effects. Willhelm is just the tip of the iceberg.

ReservedRealist (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I distinctly remember this from Toy Story and Raiders of the Lost Ark!

frigidpony (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Tobe Hooper: director/Wilhelm scream user

MiraiMaki (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Oh god...I know the one....lmao

Neso906 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

AAAAAH! :P

lavalampluva (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

very cool. even Family Guy has used it and made comment about it in the commentary.

IggyHazard (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

So THAT's the story! Go0d to know that it's intended as an inside joke and NOT a cliche'.

HwdLostAndFound (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

That's hysterical! :D

GodinSDXTguitars (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

titanic should have used it in the scene where they're in the car.

asswind567 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

They used that Mangini guy's mug shot!!