Screaming Mad George
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
- Crew
- Born
- 1956-10-07 · Osaka, Japan
- Died
- 2026-02-10
Known for
- Predator (1987) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Abyss (1989) — Sculptor
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) — Makeup Artist
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) — Visual Effects
- An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) — Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Society (1990) — Makeup Effects
- Bride of Re-Animator (1990) — Makeup Artist
- Beyond Re-Animator (2003) — Special Effects
- Jack Frost (1997) — Makeup Artist
- Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995) — Makeup Effects
- Ju-On: Origins (2020) — Special Effects
- The Guyver (1991) — Director
- Necronomicon (1993) — Creature Technical Director
- Space Truckers (1996) — Special Effects
- Tales from the Hood (1995) — Makeup Effects