It's a movie trope called the Wilhelm Scream. Jonathan Kuntz: The Wilhelm Scream is maybe the most famous sound effect in Hollywood, that is used when characters are shot or fall off high places ...

I'm talking about Hollywood's most-used "secret" sound effect: The Wilhelm scream. Read more: The 14 Best Star Wars Creatures Ranked You're watching 1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope ...

this effect (like the Wilhelm Scream) has just become a standard option for sound engineers and designers in Hollywood. As someone who instantly recognizes this sound effect the moment it pops up ...