In Hollywood, the ubiquitous sound of a shocked cat has gained the moniker 'Wilhelm Miaow', similar to the well-known Wilhelm Scream, yet rarely acknowledged.
The much-used screeching cat sound comes from an audio clip in a sound effects library from 1990 called The Premiere Edition, which has remained prevalent in films.
Posted on Reddit, an inquiry questions why the iconic cat yowl, used in numerous explosive and chaotic scenes, is often overlooked compared to other sound effects.
While everyone recognizes the Wilhelm Scream, the distinctive cat screeching sound remains in the background, despite its frequent presence in action-packed cinematic moments.
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