Screaming Mad George

Screaming Mad George

October 7, 1956 (69 years old) in Osaka, Japan

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

In Search of Darkness: Part III In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
The Darkside of Society The Darkside of Society
Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2 Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2

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