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The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream

The Untold Story of the Wilhelm Scream

2025•18m•G•Documentary

The Wilhelm Scream has made an appearance in hundreds of films, TV shows, video games, and commercials over the past 70 years. Now discover the story behind the most infamous joke in cinema history.

Anna Quinlan · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime18m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 18, 2025

Actors

Steve Lee

Himself

Richard L. Anderson

Richard L. Anderson

Himself

Mark Mangini

Mark Mangini

Himself

Ron Bartlett

Ron Bartlett

Himself

David Barbee

Himself

Andrew Kasch

Andrew Kasch

Himself

Rita Singh

Herself

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