
Screaming Mad George
- Known for
- Crew
- Born
- October 7, 1956
- Died
- February 10, 2026 (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- Osaka, Japan
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.
Known For
Filmography

Ju-On: Origins
TV · Special Effects · 6 eps

Beyond Re-Animator
Movie · Special Effects

Faust: Love of the Damned
Movie · Special Effects

Progeny
Movie · Special Effects

The Dentist 2
Movie · Special Effects, Thanks

An American Werewolf in Paris
Movie · Makeup Effects

Space Truckers
Movie · Special Effects

Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
Movie · Makeup Effects

Tales from the Hood
Movie · Makeup Effects

Freaked
Movie · Makeup Effects

Kung Fu Rascals
Movie · Special Effects

Society
Movie · Makeup Effects

Arena
Movie · Special Effects

Curse II: The Bite
Movie · Special Effects

Don't Panic
Movie · Special Effects

Hide and Go Shriek
Movie · Special Effects

The Bogus Man
Movie · Special Effects






