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Briefly

The 'Wilhelm scream' has been a staple in over 400 films and TV programs, recognized for its repetitive appearance in various film genres over decades.
First recorded in 1951 and featured in the film Distant Drums, the iconic scream gained its name from a scene in The Charge at Feather River.
The scream is most famously heard in Star Wars, but it has also been used whenever characters meet grim ends, signifying its versatility.
Initially labeled 'Man eaten by an alligator; screams', the original recording has become a significant part of Hollywood's sound identity.
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