Wilhelm scream

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Rohan
How many should we expect? My guess is at least once per film.

Previous film scream counts:
FOTR: 0
TTT: 1
ROTK: 2

Supposedly PJ didn't know about the Wilhelm scream until TTT, and he loved it. He even increased the volume of the scream so it would be more noticeable in ROTK.

Personally I hope it's not included, it's a meme that takes me out of the movie everytime I hear it.
 
And if it is, I won't recognise it (straight away). I'm too busy watching the film, and since it will all be new the first time, there will be too many sounds and visuals to listen to. It wouldn't take me out of the moment, since I'm not waiting for it to appear. It's not anymore distracting than Bilbo being played by two different actors.
 
Maybe there will be no Wilhelm screams at all. I don't think goblins and wargs scream like that hehe.
Perhaps someone in a flashback though. Thoughts?
 
Some people (far too observant people) say that it undermines the seriousness of a scene and sucks all the drama away... But it's just an Easter Egg for people to spot. A long running film tradition like 'See You Next Wednesday'. Only film buffs really recognize where or how it's used, and I've never seen it fully 'misused'. I say, bring on the Wilhelm scream! Dying elf, ahoy! [cool]
 
[image]http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx257/Tho-89/WILHELM-LOTR.jpg[/image]

1) TTT: Elven warrior at Helm's Deep
2) RotK: Gondorian guard at Pelennor Fields
3) RotK: Haradrim soldier on Mumakil

[;)]
 
Is that it precedes one of the most gloriously beautiful shots in the film, with Gandalf driving away the Nazgul with a white light.

Smiley faces scribbled over the Mona Lisa, and all that...
 
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once you hear it... especially hear it over and over like in those example videos... you'll never fail to hear it when it's used.

And it will be one of those 'oh look... an easter egg' moment. That might amuse you or annoy you. Depending on the circumstances, I'm sure.

One show where I've seen it used to an absurd point is Primeval.
http://primeval.wikia.com/wiki/Wilhelm_Scream
 
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