From "A Star Is Born" to "Star Wars" to "Dial of Destiny," the Wilhelm scream keeps reminding us that movies are fun. When audiences hear the Wilhelm scream in “Dial of Destiny,” it’s sound designer ...

Thomas Mulligan traces the eerie origins and enduring legacy of the most recognizable sound effect in movie history.

The original recording for the scream heard across hundreds of movies, shows, and games has been found just as it hits its 70s. Reading time 2 minutes There are certain sounds that have become a ...

As a lifelong movie lover, Anna Quinlan grew up loving the Wilhelm Scream without knowing it had a name. The scream — which you can hear here — has appeared in countless films, including repeatedly in ...

The legendary sound designer reflects on what might somehow be the most enduring aspect of his career—and how it started as an in-joke. Reading time 2 minutes While much of Star Wars’ soundscapes are ...

It’s mid-July and I’m sitting in my living room, wondering what Ben Burtt, the sound designer behind some of the most beloved cultural artefacts of the 20th century, will think of the decor. Burtt was ...