
Known for
Crew
Born
October 7, 1956
Birthplace
Osaka, Japan
Died
February 10, 2026 (aged 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.
2024
2023
as Self
2022
2020
2015
as Self
2005
Editor, Art Direction, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Animation, Visual Effects, Title Designer, Music, Director
2003
Special Effects
2003
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2001
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2000
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
1998
Special Effects, Thanks
1998
Special Effects
1997
as Self
1997
Makeup Artist
1997
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
1996
Special Effects
1995
Makeup Effects
1995
Makeup Effects
1994
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1993
Creature Technical Director
1993
Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
1992
Special Effects
1991
Makeup Effects Designer, Visual Effects Designer
1991
Director, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
1990
Visual Effects Designer