Screaming Mad George
Known for
Crew
Born
October 7, 1956
Birthplace
Osaka, Japan
Died
February 10, 2026 (aged 69)
Biography
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.
Best known work
Predator
1987
The Abyss
1989
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
1987
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986
An American Werewolf in Paris
1997
Society
1990
Bride of Re-Animator
1990
Beyond Re-Animator
2003
Jack Frost
1997Filmography
2024
2023
The Darkside of Societyas Self
2022
2020
2015
Champion of the Shuntas Self
2005
Boy in the BoxEditor, Art Direction, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Animation, Visual Effects, Title Designer, Music, Director
2003
Beyond Re-AnimatorSpecial Effects
2003
The Legend of DiabloSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2001
Blood of the SamuraiSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2000
Faust: Love of the DamnedSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
1998
The Dentist 2Special Effects, Thanks
1998
ProgenySpecial Effects
1997
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CMas Self
1997
Jack FrostMakeup Artist
1997
An American Werewolf in ParisSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
1996
Space TruckersSpecial Effects
1995
Children of the Corn III: Urban HarvestMakeup Effects
1995
Tales from the HoodMakeup Effects
1994
The Stöned AgeSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1993
NecronomiconCreature Technical Director
1993
FreakedMakeup Effects, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
1992
Kung Fu RascalsSpecial Effects
1991
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy MakerMakeup Effects Designer, Visual Effects Designer
1991
The GuyverDirector, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
1990
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4Visual Effects Designer