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The Waterphone: Hollywood’s spookiest sound effect

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The Water Phone - A Great Quiston

The water phone has inspired a whole generation of composers and sound designers. So why does it work so well, garry has a theory. The water phone doesn't stick to the scale that most people are used to. When youve alterd that, just right out the gate, you're dealing with something that frightens people because it's so out of their context.

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