The Wilhelm scream is a stock sound effect that's been used in over 200 films and television shows since its introduction in 1951. You can read more about it here:
Wilhelm scream
If you've seen any of the Star Wars or Indiana Jones movies or almost any Disney movie made in the '90s, you've heard the Wilhelm scream. It's not, strictly speaking, a good effect, but it's become something of an inside joke in Hollywood. Quentin Tarantino, the guru of film-making pastiche, seems to have a deep affection for the Wilhelm scream, using it in many of his movies as well. This is probably the surest sign of the campy impact the effect has had.
To get a better sense of what I'm talking about, you may find the following video helpful:
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