The Wilhelm Scream
The famous Wilhelm Scream has appeared in countless films, especially beloved genre movies. Once fans learn to recognize it, they tend to point it out every single time it appears.
The Orc Knife Throw
During The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, an Uruk-hai actor accidentally threw a real knife directly at Viggo Mortensen. Aragorn’s deflection in the finished scene was genuine, making it a favorite piece of trilogy trivia.
Sean Bean Dies Again
Sean Bean’s reputation for dying in movies and television has become a meme unto itself. It’s often brought up whenever he appears in a new role, regardless of genre.
The Asteroid Field Sound Effect
It’s hard watching The Empire Strikes Back without someone pointing out that one of the sounds used during the asteroid chase came from striking steel support cables. It’s a classic example of creative movie sound design.
Blade Runner’s Unicorn Dream
Fans of Blade Runner love discussing the unicorn dream sequence and what it supposedly reveals about Deckard. Entire essays have been written about a scene that lasts only moments.
The Raptor Sounds Are Tortoises
The terrifying velociraptor noises in Jurassic Park weren’t made by reptiles at all. Sound designers mixed recordings from several animals, including mating tortoises.
