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For centuries, people have been fascinated and frightened by the idea of the Devil and Hell. From vivid paintings to modern films, these concepts have been brought to life with images of fire, horns, ...

You know the sound effect, now check out the story behind the Wilhelm Scream. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While the sound ...

Each installment in the Star Wars saga brings with it some time-honored traditions, such as a character losing an arm, someone having a bad feeling about something, and hearing the Wilhelm scream.