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.
Other crew 17
2020s
- 2020
2000s
- 2003
- 2000
Faust: Love of the Damned
Special Effects
1990s
- 1998
Progeny
Special Effects
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1993
- 1992
Kung Fu Rascals
Special Effects
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Don't Panic
Special Effects
- 1988
- 1980
The Bogus Man
Special Effects
Costume and makeup 15
2000s
- 2005
Boy in the Box
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
- 2003
The Legend of Diablo
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2001
Blood of the Samurai
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2000
Faust: Love of the Damned
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1990s
- 1997
- 1994
- 1993
- 1991
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker
Makeup Effects Designer
- 1990
Visual effects 6
2000s
- 2005
Boy in the Box
Animation, Visual Effects
1990s
- 1993
Necronomicon
Creature Technical Director
- 1991
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker
Visual Effects Designer
- 1990
Art department 2
2000s
- 2005
Boy in the Box
Art Direction, Title Designer
1980s
- 1989
Directed 2
2000s
- 2005
Boy in the Box
Director
1990s
- 1991
Sound 2
2000s
- 2005
Boy in the Box
Music
1970s
- 1979
It Took Guts
Music
Edited 1
2000s
- 2005
Boy in the Box
Editor
Appearances5
2020s
- 2024
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
Self
- 2023
The Darkside of Society
Self
- 2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
1990s
- 1997
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
Self