Screaming Mad George
Crew
- Born
- October 7, 1956 · Osaka, Japan
- Died
- February 10, 2026 (age 69)
Joji Tani (Japanese: 谷譲治, Hepburn: Tani Jōji), known as Screaming Mad George (October 7, 1956 - February 10, 2026), was a Japanese special effects artist, film director, and former musician. He was born in Osaka, Japan, and emigrated to the United States, where he became known for his surreal, grotesque and gory special effects. He collaborated with director and producer Brian Yuzna on many films.
Known for
Predator
June 12, 1987
The Abyss
August 9, 1989
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
February 27, 1987
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
August 19, 1988
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
May 23, 1986
An American Werewolf in Paris
May 29, 1997
Society
March 30, 1990
Bride of Re-Animator
September 1, 1990
Beyond Re-Animator
April 4, 2003
Jack Frost
November 18, 1997
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
September 12, 1995
The Guyver
March 18, 1991
Behind the camera33
- 2005Boy in the Box Editor, Art Direction, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Animation, Visual Effects, Title Designer, Music, Director
- 2003Beyond Re-Animator Special Effects
- 2003The Legend of Diablo Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2001Blood of the Samurai Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2000Faust: Love of the Damned Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
- 1998The Dentist 2 Special Effects
- 1998Progeny Special Effects
- 1997Jack Frost Makeup Artist
- 1997An American Werewolf in Paris Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects