The famous scream in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is the very same used in hundreds of other movies, from “Toy Story” to “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.”
The Wilhelm Scream’s original source was a mystery for decades — until a chance discovery revealed its fascinating origin. pic.twitter.com/OdvXu3ux5j
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) June 28, 2023
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[If you regularly read IMDB’s trivia entries, there are innumerable references to the “Wilhelm scream.” I knew about it and had figured out which scream it was, but never knew the origin. This is a fun little diversion for today. — Ed]
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