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Screaming Mad George

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Born October 7, 1956 · Osaka, Japan

Also known as Joji Tani · 谷譲治 · スクリーミング・マッド・ジョージ

Biography

Joji Tani, known as Screaming Mad George, is a special effects artist, film director, and former musician. He was born in Osaka, Japan, and emigrated to the United States, where he has become known for his surreal, gory special effects. He has collaborated with director and producer Brian Yuzna on many films.

Filmography22 titles

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

2024as Self

Predator

1987Special Effects Makeup Artist

In Search of Darkness Part III: The Final Journey Into '80s Horror

2022as Self

The Abyss

1989Sculptor

Society

1989Makeup Designer, Makeup Effects

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

1987Makeup Artist

Ju-on: Origins

2020Special Effects

Bride of Re-Animator

1990Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects Designer

Tokyo: The Last War

1989Visual Effects

Freaked

1993Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986Visual Effects

An American Werewolf in Paris

1997Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988Special Effects Makeup Artist

Guyver

1991Director

Space Truckers

1996Special Effects

Arena

1989Special Effects

Jack Frost

1997Makeup Artist

Faust

2000Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest

1995Makeup Effects

Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker

1991Makeup Effects Designer, Visual Effects Designer

Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4

1990Visual Effects Designer

The Darkside of Society

2023as Self