Screaming Mad George

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

In Search of Darkness: Part III

as Self

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'

as Self

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

as Self

Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2

as Self

The Darkside of Society

as Self

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

as Self

Champion of the Shunt